Orchid-Paphiopedilum “Starring Tomiko”

Orchid-Lady slipper

                                       ID#856

 

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. 


Paph. Telstar ‘Orbit’ x Tomatillo ‘Green Seas’ =Starring Tomiko


Hybrid: Plant label # 00408 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: White/ yellow with green tones. 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. -Feb. 2017: plant not found.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

February 25, 2014

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

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

waiting for flowers.

Leaf markings

waiting for flowers.

February 2017