My dear husband found a very nice surprise for me this week. There is a second bud coming on the big Paphiopedilum American Hybrid. It is going to be nice with two of these big showy flowers at the same time. I suppose it is only fitting that he should find it, being a big beautiful American himself…
So far I am very pleased with the way this particular plant responded to semi-hydro culture. I am seriously considering growing more orchids this way, if I could only find some good tall pots that are better suited. The ones I am using now (regular pots without drainage holes in the bottom) are simply not tall enough. I would like a larger water reservoir in the bottom, and also more room for roots. This plant is about to crawl out of the pot already.
