Orchid-Pahpiopedilum Captivatingly Wood

            

                                       ID#1019

 

Paph. Capt. Wood : there are several variations of this orchid hybrid in Lehua Orchids where the plant originated. Closest is:

Phap. Luna Magic “Lehua peppermint Polka x Wood Wonder ‘OZNote II”


Bloom is white and green hood with maroon pouch and white spotted petals.


Lehua Orchids # 10904

A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant purchased in a 4” plastic pot with Orchiata mix. Jan. 2016: doing well. Feb. 2017:(1) Pk. sq. 4” -Jan. 15, 2019: in Bloom. Dec. 2020: Moved to 3 1/2” AC pot., plant remained too wet.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Jan. 15, 2019

Jan. 15, 2019

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium /tall bloom PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen Hybrid GROWTH RATE: slow TEXTURE: fine LIGHT: filtered light, low to medium. Intermediate to warm temperature. WATER: moist well, drained, do not allow to dry completely. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: potted in medium orchiata mix.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Bloom is hood with pink blush and green lines. Large dark maroon spots on petals and red/maroon pouch. Medium size. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Heavily mottled leaves. Leaves are short and elongated.

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616 , Original source: Lehua orchids/ Hawaii.

December 2020