Orchid-Paphiopedilum

Orchid-Lady slipper, mottled leaf                                                          

                                       ID#846

 

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.

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 50 -60% SOIL: Potted in medium size Orchiata mix. Re-pot once per year.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Pale lime green petals with marroon pokadots. Hood white with green lines. pouch reddish with green tones, visible vein like markings. 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 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. - Plant it’s forming a bud. (Dec. 5, 2013) - January 2014: (1) 4” plastic pot. (2/20/14) first flower totally open. Jan. 2015: Placed water plate during summer heat , all L.slippers liked it. Doing well. -Jan. 2016: doing well, no blooms yet. Feb. 2017: Plant not found.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

February 20, 2014

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

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

Leaf markings

Dec. 2013

December 5, 2013

February 2017