Anyone have any experience with brown tips on a #Paphiopedilum #Orchid that’s potted in a well-draining orchid growing medium in an orchid pot with lots of air flow/holes?

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@Nataleaf · Accepted Answer

@lazyplantparent Try watering a bit more frequently perhaps! And try to only use rainwater or distilled, & fertilize very lightly. Be careful not to get water in or near the crown. I recommend checking out HereButNot for more paph advice - he’s a great grower. Good luck!

@Nataleaf · Answer

A few brown spots here and there can be normal. Has it bloomed from this fan yet? Also, how often do you soak it? Paphs prefer a lot more moisture, and do not like to dry out like phals.

@Nataleaf · Answer

For context: I live in humid New Orleans and my paphs are indoors by a bright North window. I soak them for 30 mins, every 4 days (5 sometimes if I forget.) They are in a bark mix but their pot is not slotted like yours. It’s difficult to overwater a healthy paph.

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