Orchid-Paphiopedilum Hawaiian Contrasts

Orchid-Lady slipper, mottled leaf                                                           

                             
      ID#737
 
 

Genus comprises about 60 species in the Asia tropics from southern India to New Guinea and the Philippines. They are known as “Lady’s slippers” because of their pouch like lips.  All Paphiopedilum have flowers of a similar plan. Lacking pseudobulbs, they prefer a moisture-retaining epiphytic compost and medium light levels.


Hybrid: (Varuna “Pink Hint” x Jewel Green Diane”)

HEIGHT X SPREAD: small 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: best potted in small fir bark Re-pot once per year.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS:Light green/maroon pouch/lip with green/white hood and rosy/green petals with few dark spots. Very tall stem. Late summer. Flower lasts about 6 weeks. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Hybrid, a cross between: Mottled leaves.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant received in 4” inch square pot. Keep in shade and moist at all times. Use weak strength fertilizer, less than other orchid varieties. -Flower fully open 8/26/2012. Flower dropped 10/02/2012, it could be due to lack of water or it was time ?. -New flower fully open 2/13/13, place inside home, dry by 3/23/13 (6 weeks) -January 2014:(1) 4” plastic pot July 2014: Dead, plant lost all roots last summer and never recover.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

July  2014

August 26, 2012

Additional Information: www.lehuaorchids.com      Nursery plant # 90802

April 25, 2012

August 15,  2012

Leaf markings