Hello All! I hope this note finds you all in good health. I just brought a Phaius hybrid - Dan Rosenberg 'Mellow Yellow' - with a clonal name like that, who could resist? <g> ( off topic but I sorta seem to remember being at a concert in Philadelphia many years ago where Donovan opened for Yes) I'm going to go look up the care for this plant, but I remember reading Phaius are shade plants and my question is how shady? Shady like for African violets ... or shady like Paphs (that really need bright light without too much direct sun) ... or lots of bright light with morning sun? It's in a peat moss / bark mix. This is actually a rescue attempt ... I got it at a local supermarket, a left over from Valentine's Day.
Also, I have a Paph. hybrid, Maudiae type, and each new growth is higher than the last. Is this going to be a problem? The newer growths aren't putting out roots. Should I just repot at an angle?
I have an Onc. Twinkle that grows and flowers just fine, but I get a lot of spotting and tip dieback on the leaves. I'm not sure if it's a culture problem, like I'm doing wrong, or not. I grow on an eastern facing windowsill with about 50 other orchids and Tillandsia. I water as needed, no extra humidification, light handed with feeding. Thanks and have a great day! Bob Campoli - Philadelphia, Pa.