Orchid-Paphiopedilum villosum (x self)

Orchid - Lady slipper

                                          ID#696

 

My second orchid of this gender.


Native to northeast India, Burma and Thailand. One of the plain leaved species, it has a solitary glossy greenish yellow flowers overlaid with reddish brown. In addition to the lacquered sheen, flowers are unusual in having petals with the upper halves more darkly pigmented than the lower halves.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 6 inches x 6 inches PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchid mix using plastic or ceramic pots. Clay pots retains to much salt and may dry too fast
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Mid winter to early spring. Single yellow/reddish/brown on a erect tall stem. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: solid green color leaves.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Two plants in 2” inch pots. Keep in shade and moist at all times. Re-potted May 18, 2012 in small fir bark and a bit of sphagnum moss mix. Separated two small seedlings and pot in 2.5” pot together. Jan. 2014: (1) 4” plastic pot, (1) 2” plastic pot. Jan. 2015: (1) 4” plastic pot, seedling dead.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

April 2012

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Flower SAMPLE photo

January 2015