Orchid-Paphiopedilum Hybrid

Orchid-Lady slipper, mottled leaf                                                           

                              
       ID#746
 
 

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: (Friedrich von Hayek ‘Flaming x superbiens “majestic Maroon’)

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 pouch with lateral white and slight green hue petals that curve out.Multiple small maroon spots. Hood is white with well marked maroon and green lines. Late summer. 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. -First flower fully open 8/17/12. -January 2014:(1) 4” plastic pot
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

August 17, 2012

Additional Information: www.lehuaorchids.com       Nursery plant # 81104

August 15,  2012

Leaf markings

January 2014