Orchid-Paphiopedilum Gloria Naugle

Orchid - Lady slipper

                                  
    ID#751
 
 

Native to northeast India, Burma and Thailand.

Remake of a highly regarded Parvisepalum x roth hybrid with superior parents.


Hybrid:(rothschildianum ‘Penns View’ x micranthum ‘Magic Lantern’)

WSO 4256

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 6 inches x 6 inches PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE:medium 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. Favor fine bark as media.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Brown pouch with light tones and a pink hue. Pink petals of narrow shape with a cream hood with green markings. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: solid green color leaves.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Received “in Flask” quoted about 8 plants. Will keep seal for few more weeks. -9/02/2012, potted (9)seedlings in 2.5” pot with damp moss wetted with diluted fertilizer. --Jan. 2013 move several seedling into individual 2” pots with sm orchiata mix. January 2014: All seedlings dead. I am not ready to care for out of flask plants, specially in the heat of the summer, perhaps next try I do it inside my home.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January 2014

Additional Information: www.woodstreamorchids.com   (WSO 4256)

Flower SAMPLE photo

Removed from flask, September 2, 2012