Orchid Phragmipedium Don Wimber

                                    

                                      ID#1034

 

Phrag. Don Wimer =

Phrag. Eric Young (seed) x

Phrag. besseae (pollen)


Phrag. Eric Young = Phrag. longifoluim x

Phrag. besseae


Phragmipedium besseae is a beautiful red orchid with excellent color and shape.  Its bright red color is actually carried on a fuzzy layer above the tepals; the yellow flavum form lacks the red pigment so that the underlying color shows through.

Original from Southern Mexico.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: becomes larger with time PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: fragile blooms LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 %. Can be place outdoor in summer. Very sensitive to salts accumulation, fertilize lightly. SOIL: recommended media: rockwool chunks. Hold lots of water and provide root air space. In nature plant grows around moss.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS:orange blooms with inner pouch cream color. About 4.5”W x 3.5”H. Spring, Summer and Fall. Multile blooms, do not cut stems until they dry out. Blooms drop after 1-2 weeks, follow ed by new ones. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES:beautiful bright color flowers. A type of Lady slipper of the Phragmipedium genus. Hybrid. Plants usually flower at 2 yrs. of age.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant purchased in a 4” plastic pot with bark or orchiata, unknown. Recommended to re-pot every other year. Plant purchased in bloom with a second bud yet to open. Consider Rockwool as media for re-potting. -Feb. 2017: (1) Pk. 4.5” round. -July 2022: Dead
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January 2016

February 9

2016

Additional Information: The Orchid Trail. Morrisville, NC

July 2022