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.

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).

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 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.

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.

The answer to this question depends upon the type of orchid. Some bloom once a year, others bloom several times a year and some even bloom continuously.

You will get only one inflorescence per growth; you need to mature another growth to get another inflorescence. There have been rare recorded instances of some plants pushing up 2 inflorescences from the same growth. The exception to this rule is plants from section Cochlopetalum, which will give you flowers sequentially on the same inflorescence for many months. Paphs can be frustratingly or tantalizingly (depending on your point of view) slow to push that bud up and open it. Paph.

The amazing thing about RariTeas blooming teas is that each bulb is individually hand tied by skilled artisans. With this in mind it is understandable if you have come across one with a minor aesthetic imperfection. If the bloom doesn not completely open, lightly rocking the bloom with a spoon or other safe implement can coax the flowers to ufold completely. Be assured that even if the bloom is not fully opening, the tea is still brewing fully.

Lavender is a fast growing plant, and usually blooms shortly after planting - between May and July, if conditions and weather are right.

Bloom is a condition that affects the surface of chocolate, not the taste, and gives the chocolate a dull, white appearance. The surface of sugar bloom is gritty and rough to the touch, whereas fat bloom has an oily or greasy feel. Sugar bloom is caused by the condensation of water vapor from the air onto the surface of the chocolate. The sugar in the chocolate dissolves in the water, causing the water to evaporate and the sugar crystals to remain on the chocolate.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Birman is a medium size breed. Females will can range from six to nine pounds, and males average eight to eleven pounds. Occassionally, one is slightly smaller or larger than this. BACK TO TOP Yes, but we don't recommend them as pets for people with extremely young children, unless there is to be a lot of supervision in the home by the parents. BACK TO TOP

A: Most hydrangeas bloom on old wood from previous season and if frozen or pruned back they won’t bloom. There are a few newer varieties like ‘Endless Summer’,

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.

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.