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I have an unnamed Paph. hybrid, can I name it?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Possibly. First, the hybrid has to have flowered, as you have to be able to describe the flower in some detail. In the case of a primary hybrid (one between two different species) you must submit a photograph along with the registration form. The right to name a hybrid is reserved for the maker of the cross, as defined as the owner of the capsule parent plant, or their assignee.

If I buy a Paph as a first orchid, should I buy a species, or a hybrid?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Paphiopedilum wardii 'Candor Black Pepper' HCC/AOS. Paph wardii is one of the species we highly recommend. This really depends on your preference of flower color, size, and shape. Many people start out buying hybrids simply because there are more of them available than the species (roughly 13,000 hybrids versus about 80 species), and the hybrids often have appealing colors or patterns of color that are rare or unobtainable in the species.

When will my Paph bloom again?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You have to be patient when the plant you purchased in flower is done flowering, because it needs to mature another growth before it can flower again, unless it is a sequential bloomer from the section Cochlopetalum (see following paragraph). Your plant will also take a bit of time to adjust to your growing conditions, and your potting medium if you choose to repot it after flowering (which is always a good idea).

When and how often should I repot my Paph?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The short answer to this question is an easy one: you repot the plant when it needs it, whether it's spring, summer, winter or fall. Unquestionably, ideal times for repotting are when the weather is going to be warm for some time to encourage new growth, but if the plant needs repotting, it's best not to postpone it. Following are some of the times you would need to repot your plant. Small Aliflor, one of several light weight aggregates available for opening and adding weight to Paph. mixes.

What's a hybrid?

Toyota FAQ (frequently asked questions)
There are two different ways to use the term "hybrid;" as in "hybrid of two types of vehicle," e.g. a combination of minivan and SUV (Pacifica, Aztek), and as in "hybrid powertrain," which is the more relevant usage. A hybrid-electric car combines an electrical and a fossil-fuel powertrain.

How big does my Paph have to be to bloom?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Predicting blooming size by leaf span can be difficult, as there is not only tremendous variation between the different species, but clonal variation within a species. Differing growing conditions between growers can also produce 'blooming size' plants at different rates. Also, vendors have independent ideas about what constitutes 'blooming size', based on their particular growing conditions. Obviously only limited generalizations can be made within ranges as wide apart as the diminutive Paph.

How much light does a Paph require?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Paphs need light for the same reasons that other plants do: to photosynthesize, grow, flower and thereby reproduce. Species Paphs tend to be more particular about the amount and quality of light they receive, hybrids usually less so.

The bud on my Paph. has turned brown (or black). What happened?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
There are many reasons for 'bud blast', or the death of the developing bud. If the bud gets too cold, for instance from being too close to a window in the colder months, it may blast. At the other end of the spectrum, if the bud becomes overheated from too much direct sun it may blast. You can also lose buds to rot if water is allowed to remain in the crown of the plant for an extended period of time, particularly during colder temperatures.

The bottom leaf on my Paph is starting to turn yellow, what's wrong?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The lower leaf that is yellowing on this plant is part of a normal process, not a problem developing. If only the bottom leaf or two is turning yellow, and the plant otherwise appears healthy and is growing new leaves, chances are that it is only the normal senescence (dying) of the lower leaves. They have served their function and are giving up any translocatable nutrients to the rest of the plant.

What kind and size of pot will my Paph grow best in?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To a certain extent, determining pot size will take into consideration your growing conditions, potting medium and watering habits, but as a general rule you do not want to over pot Paphs, as this leads frequently to root loss over time. Rather pot them so that the roots just comfortably fit into the pot, like a hat on your head: snug enough to stay on but not uncomfortably tight. The other consideration in a pot for Paphs is that it have sufficient drainage.

I have set a seed capsule on my Paph. How long do I leave it on?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
There can be a substantial range in the number of months that Paph. capsules require to mature to a harvestable stage. Capsules can be removed and sown either at the green 'pod' stage, where the color of the capsule (not 'pod', which is incorrect usage of the term) is actually still some shade of green but not yet dehisced, and is starting to slightly shrink in size.

When my Paph plant becomes multigrowth, can I divide it? When is the best time to divide it?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The choice over whether to divide large plants really depends on your growing goals and situation. You may wish to grow the plant into a larger 'specimen plant' that will produce larger and more flowers reliably, or you may want to produce divisions for trade or sale if the plant is in demand. Because most of our plants 'work by producing seed, we are very hesitant to divide them unless they fall apart at a division point when they are repotted.

Do Paph seedlings require different care from my adult plants?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In general, we grow our greenhouse seedlings warmer, and at least initially in lower light levels and lower levels of fertilizer. Because they also are in smaller pots, they are potted in slightly more moisture retentive "seedling" potting mix. If you grow under fluorescent lights, you might place the seedlings further from the bulbs, say 6 inches as opposed to 2 or 3 inches for the adult plants.

N) What is a hybrid system?

PV FAQ - PhotoVoltaic Frequently Questioned Answers
A hybrid system is a combination photovoltaic and solar thermal system. Typically water is circulated behind the solar cells to collect heat and to cool the cells. Often such hybrid systems use concentrators.

What's a hybrid DVD?

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A disc that works in both DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM PCs. (More accurately called a multizone DVD, but probably the most common use of the term hybrid.) A DVD-ROM disc that runs on Windows and Mac OS computers. (More accurately called a cross-platform DVD.) A DVD-ROM or DVD-Video disc that also contains Web content for connecting to the Internet (More accurately called a WebDVD or Web-connected DVD.

How can I name an unnamed natural feature?

BGN: Domestic Names - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Proposals to name an unnamed natural feature may be submitted to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names as described below. The Board is responsible by law for standardizing geographic names throughout the Federal Government, and promulgates policies governing issues such as commemorative naming, derogatory names, and names in wilderness areas. Generally the most important policy is local use and acceptance.

Why Should I Consider a Hybrid Car?

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Hybrid cars are becoming quite popular lately, but they are still a mystery to many people. Find out more about Hybrids and see why a Hybrid car might be your next choice for a new car! Basically, home improvements refer to the method of refurbishing, repairing, or making add-ons to one's home. In this way, homeowners get to change, alter, or modify their homes without having to change the whole house.

Should I worry about electromagnetic fields in a hybrid car?

Toyota FAQ (frequently asked questions)
ldquo;Fishexpo,” a fleet mechanic with hybrid experience, wrote: “They are not much different than what is used in conventional cars. EMF is a very broad term - include electric as well as magnetic fields. Comes from various sources - anything electrical, moving, even biologicals can induce fields. Strongest intensity will be closest to the source and will drop off markedly away from the source.

What is the definition of hybrid system? Could you give an example of one?

CFR Part 11--Frequently Asked Questions
A 'Hybrid System' is defined as an environment consisting of both Electronic and Paper-based Records (Frequently Characterized by Handwritten Signatures Executed on Paper). A very common example of a Hybrid System is one in which the system user generates an electronic record using a computer-based system (e-batch records, analytical instruments, etc.) and then is require to sign that record as per the Predicate Rules (GLP, GMP. GCP).
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