Orchid-Paphiopedilum “Grayson 3”,

(*Paphiopedilum spicerianum)                                                       

                                       ID#850

 

Genus comprises about 60 species in the Asia tropics from southern India to New Guinea and the Philippines. Known as “Lady’s slippers” due to of their pouch like lips.  All Paph. have flowers of a similar plan. Lacking pseudobulbs, they prefer a moisture-retaining epiphytic compost and medium light levels.

Plant without label. I choose to call it “Grayson 3” in honor of my grandson that turns 3 yrs. old today

*Identified after flowering as Paph. spicerianum.

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:? Solid green small leaves. Plant looks small as a miniature.
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. -Dec. 2014- two beautiful blooms simultaneous. Plant has grown fast into multiple fans. -Fall 2015: (1) un-open bloom rot due to excess moisture. -Jan. 2016: part of plant has dry leaves, but, it has multiple new growth. -Feb. 2017: (1) plastic sq. 4” , multile growth but no blooms.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

December 31, 2014

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

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

Dec. 2014

Solid color green leaves

February 2017