Orchid-Paphiopedilum Odette’s Fantasy

Orchid-Lady slipper, mottled leaf                                                           

                                   
  ID#738
 
 

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: (Odette’s Magic “Dorsal Diva x Fred’s Ghost “Moulin Rouge”)

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:Deep Burgundy. Dorsal sepal large and showy.Glossy bright petal that reflect light almost metalic. Very dark overall with lighter strip hood. 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: 3/15/2013 -Plant died from either excess heat/ sun or lack of water during a extended absence.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Oct. 2013

August 26, 2012

Additional Information: www.lehuaorchids.com       Nursery plant # 90309

April 25, 2012

August 15,  2012

Leaf markings