Orchid-Paphiopedilum insigne

Orchid - Lady slipper

                                
        ID#753
 
 

A native of India.

Collected before the turn of the last centry, 'Mooreana' is an excellent example of the type species. Easy to grow and a reliable bloomer. The mother plant is currently in bloom with 9 flowers.


Hybrid: ('Mooreana' x self)

WSO 3769

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: yellow with maroon/brown spots on wavy pronounce hood, narrow petals with brown line 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 (7)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: (3 seedlings)- (3) 2” plastic pot, a total of 3 plants left.Hope these ones make it, I am not ready to care for flask seedlings. -Jan. 2015: (1 seedling) 2” clay pot with moss, no roots.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January  2015

Additional Information: www.woodstreamorchids.com   (WSO 3769)

Flower SAMPLE photo

Removed from flask, september 2, 2012