tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post2291385477010302994..comments2024-02-14T09:43:31.986-05:00Comments on Maria's Orchids: Repotting Paphiopedilum sanderianumMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03870868027291394755noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post-9230941269403682802014-03-30T12:55:34.664-04:002014-03-30T12:55:34.664-04:00The rock in that mixture is limestone. P. Sanderi...The rock in that mixture is limestone. P. Sanderianum grows on vertical cliffs of limestone, and the roots are lithophylic (love rock!). The limestone is essential to the plant, and helps the medium maintain the needed PH, which is about 6.5 top 7.5. Unbuffered conditions, esp. even a hint of acidic ones, is really tough on this plant. Cyclist051https://www.blogger.com/profile/06050629227528186509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post-73520637121162487152012-04-29T14:59:56.660-04:002012-04-29T14:59:56.660-04:00Ooh, I hope this grows beautifully for you! I'...Ooh, I hope this grows beautifully for you! I've been coveting this orchid for quite a while! It would be the crowning star of my collection if I could actually get my hands on one and make it bloom!Misadventures in Motherhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733618217432605890noreply@blogger.com