Orchid-Paphiopedilum Petula in Pink

Orchid-Lady slipper, mottled leaf                                                            

                               
  ID#735
 
 

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:( Petula’s Ruby “Blushing” x

Raisin Magic “Pink Skies”)

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:Deep Burgundy Lateral sepals are fused into a “synsepal” that is usually small and more or less hidden behind the pouchlike lip. Dorsal sepal large and showy with plenty of spots. 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 received in 4” inch square pot. Keep in shade and moist at all times. Use weak strength fertilizer, less than other orchid varieties. -Flower fully open 8/26/2012 -Jan. 8, 2014: (1) 4” plastic pot.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January 2014

August 26, 2012

Additional Information: www.lehuaorchids.com    Nursery plant # 90509

August 15,  2012

Leaf markings

August 26,  2012