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I have a paph here with three new babies. How do I divide?

6 years ago

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joyfulsu
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6 years ago
Sorry, I tried to type my question in the box but it kept disappearing with every word I typed. So I'll do this.

Someone gave this to me about a year ago and I dont think it's ever been repotted. Still in the mossy stuff they put them in at the store.

Will the mother plant keep living? It bloomed about 5 months ago, and the bloom stalk came out of the very center of the plant, and I didn't know if the mother plant would continue growing.

Should I even worry about dividing this? What kind of potting medium does a Paph like?
James _J
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I would not divide this plant. The new growths do not have their own roots yet and will most likely die if removed. The rule of thumb I use when dividing is to have at least 3 mature growths on each half.

I think Paphs look better in clumps so you get more than 1 flower spike. As it gets older it might start growing in 2 directions and start to die off in the middle. That is when I would divide.

Now is probably a good time to repot, before the new roots start to grow.
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suzabanana (6b Boston/N. Shore)
6 years ago
I agree with James. Don't divide. Repot, but I wouldn't divide at this time.
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User
6 years ago
I use this mix for my paphs and they seem to do pretty well but I have to water them twice a week. https://www.repotme.com/orchid-potting-mix/Orchid-Mix-Paph.html
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1beautylover2012
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I just both the one with the baby at the show and asked the owner of the orchids green house: when I should re-potted and separate a baby. She said at least in a year and see if the baby is falling apart itself then separate it.
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