Orchid-Paphiopedilum “Ayden 5”

Orchid-Lady slipper                                                          

                                       ID#845

 

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: Plant without label. I choose to call it “Ayden 5” in honor of my grandson that turns 5 yrs. old today

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: ? FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Hybrid, a cross between:? Green elongaded narrow leaves.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant purchased in 4” inch square pot with bark. Keep in shade and moist at all times. Use weak strength fertilizer, less than other orchid varieties. January 2014: (1) 4” plastic pot - Jan. 2015: Placed water plate during summer heat , all L.slippers liked it. Doing well. -Jan. 2016: doing well, no blooms yet. -Feb. 2017: (1) Plastic Sq. 4”, growing well, no blooms yet.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

December 5, 2013

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616   Phone: (919)-878-8877

Dec. 5,  2013

Solid color green leaves

Waiting for blooms!

February 2017