Orchid-Paphiopedilum

Orchid-Lady slipper

                                       ID#857

 

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.


Blooms suggest potential parents such as:

Paph. Satin Veil “White Aura” and/or Paph. Montclair King, both carrieng a spotted pattern.

Hybrid: Plant without label, most likely came from Lehua orchids.

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: First blooms March 1, 2016 FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Hybrid, a cross between:? Solid green leaves, long and narrow.
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. -Jan. 2015: Placed water plate during summer heat , all L.slippers liked it. Doing well. -Jan. 2016: doing well. March 2016, plant bloom. -Feb. 2017: (1) plastic sq. 4”
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

March , 2016

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

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

Leaf markings

February 2017