Paphiopedilum & Phragmipedium

(Paphiopedilum henryanum × Paph. Lorraine’s Pride)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the size available is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: Grow in filtered light/bright shade. The substrate should be kept moist, but not soggy. Watering should be frequent and heavy in the summer, but more conservative in the winter. When repotting, pot in seedling mix (e.g. small aggregate bark-based) or tree fern fiber and top dress with lime or your preferred calcium supplement.

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09.06.25

Little lady slippers.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” pots. Examples pictured. Grown from seed so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant.

• Paph. QF Mini (Paph. thaianum x Paph. leucochilum)

• Paph. QF Mini Bell (Paph. QF Mini x Paph. bellatulum)

• Paph. QF Mini Me (Paph. QF Mini x Paph. wenshanense) - Double plant

• Paph. Donvischilum (Paph. concolor x Paph. leucochilum)

• Paph. Doctor Jack (Paph. concolor x Paph. niveum)

• Paph. White Madonna (Paph. niveum x Paph. acmodontum)

• Paph. Gisela Utz (Paph. wenshanense x Paph. thaianum)

• Paph. QF Alani (Paph. Greyi x Paph. Topaz Charm)

Orders will be filled with plants in bud or bloom as blooming season and stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in bright shade/diffused light. Plants should be keep moist--but not soggy--for most of the year, though allow for slight drying in the cooler months.

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08.27.25

Lady slipper species, section Barbata. Native to Southeast and South-Central China and Vietnam.

Grown from seed so flower characteristics may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” pots. Examples of the plants available are pictured.

Orchid Care: Grow in bright shade and keep evenly moist. Ensure water is low in salts and fertilizer weakly (1/4-1/2 strength) on a weekly basis. Repot annually.

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08.27.25

(Paphiopedilum barbatum × Paphiopedilum fairrieanum) x sib

Grown from seed so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” and 4” pots. An example of the 4” Pot-Lg option is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Slipper Care: Grow in bright shade and keep moist. Mimic monsoon conditions, as per the natural growing conditions of the parents of this hybrid (Paph. barbatum and Paph. fairrieanum). Rain/water should be heavier during spring and summer, with somewhat drier conditions during the cooler months, however plants should not be allowed to dry completely. A period of cool autumn nights (e.g. in the 50s F) is necessary for plants to flower the following bloom season. Repot annually.

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06.13.25

(delenatii v. dunkle x vietnamense)

Primary hybrid of Paph. species delenatii and vietnamense, with full pink blooms and attractive mottled foliage. Typically produces two flowers per spike. Blooms in the spring.

Grown from seed so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Plants are blooming-size. Examples of the size available are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/flower as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in bright shade, no direct sun. The potting media should be kept moist, but not saturated or soggy. Repot annually and top dress with calcium supplement.

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03.15.25

(Phragmipedium longifolium × Phrag. Grande)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. The 4” Pot option is a plant with a single fan. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as stock permits.

Orchid Care: A semi-lithophytic/terrestrial, this plant should be grown potted. The substrate should be kept moist, but not soggy; good drainage is essential (e.g. a layer of styrofoam peanuts or pot shards beneath beneath a bark-based substrate). Provide bright, filtered light with strong air circulation so that conditions around the roots do not become stagnant. Repot annually.

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11.02.24

(Phragmipedium longifolium × Grande)

Grown from seed.

Plants Available: An example of the 4” Pot option is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: Grow in dappled light and keep moist. Mature plants of this variety should not be allowed to dry out between waterings. Grow in a pot with media that drains well but retains moisture. Plastic pots and glazed orchid pots both work well. Plants may be grown indoors.

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09.06.25

(Phrag. longifolium × Phrag. schlimii)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant. Flowers from two individuals are pictured.

Plants Available: Examples of the 4” Pot and 6” Pot options are shown. Relative to the 6” Pot example shown, the 6” Pot - Sm option is a plant with fewer fans. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in dappled to bright indirect light. Mature plants can be grown nearly as bright as Cattleyas. But, if growing in a warmer climate, err on the side of lower light to offset the effects of high temperatures. Keep moist. Plants should not dry out between waterings. For potting, we recommend tree fern fiber or a predominantly bark-based mix (seedling size) as the substrate. Top dress with calcium supplement annually, if not at the at time of repotting.

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01.20.24

(Phragmipedium caudatum × Phragmipedium longifolium)

Primary hybrid of lady slipper species Phrag. caudatum and Phrag. longifolium. Blooms sequentially from a single inflorescence. Vigorous plants can produce several flowers from the same spike. Bloom pigment darkens as the flower ages and/or with exposure to brighter light.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Examples of the 4” Pot - Lg option are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as stock permits.

Orchid Care: A semi-lithophytic/terrestrial, this plant should be grown potted. The substrate should be kept moist, but not soggy; good drainage is essential (e.g. a layer of styrofoam peanuts or pot shards beneath beneath a bark-based substrate). Provide bright, filtered light with strong air circulation so that conditions around the roots do not become stagnant. Repot annually.

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10.17.24

(Paphiopedilum hookerae × Paphiopedilum barbatum)

Plants Available: Growing in 2” and 4” pots. The 4” Pot - Lg option is a plant with multiple fans. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/flower as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Slipper Care: Grow in bright shade and keep moist. Mimic monsoon conditions in the growing environment. Rain/water should be heavier during spring and summer, with somewhat drier conditions during the cooler months, however plants should not be allowed to dry completely for long periods.

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09.07.24

Section Spathopetalum.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 2”/3” pots. Plants are blooming-size. An example of the 2" Pot option is pictured.

Orchid Care: Grow in dappled light, with good air circulation and high humidity. Plants should be kept moist, but not soggy. Keep temperatures above 60F in the growing environment—this plant is native to tropical Borneo, where average temperatures are in the 80Fs and rainfall is heavy year round.

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09.07.24

(Phrag. QF Rita × Phrag. Eric Young)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Examples of the size available are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow potted in bright, filtered light with good air circulation. Plants should be watered generously and regularly; do not dry hard between waterings. Repot every 1-2 years. Add limestone and oyster shells to your potting mix to increase the alkalinity and availability of calcium and magnesium to the root system.

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05.31.24

x sib

Mottled leaf Paph species in the Barbata group. Paph. venustum has a distinctively veiny (or shall we say “brainy”) pouch. This is the alba form of the species.

Grown from seed.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” and 4” pots. The 2” Pot - Blooming-size option is a blooming-size plant with one fan. The 4” Pot option is a plant with two fans. The plant pictured is an example of the 4” Pot - Lg option—a mature plant with multiple fans.

Orchid Care: Grow in filtered light/bright shade. Pot in seedling mix or tree fern fiber and top dress with lime or your preferred calcium supplement. The substrate should be kept moist, but not soggy. Watering should be frequent and heavy in the summer, but more conservative in the winter.

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11.05.25

x sib

Mottled leaf Paph species in the Barbata group.

Grown from seed.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” and 4” pots. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in filtered light/bright shade. Pot in seedling mix or tree fern fiber and top dress with lime or your preferred calcium supplement. The substrate should be kept moist, but not soggy. Watering should be frequent and heavy in the summer, but more conservative in the winter.

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12.14.22

(Phrag. Eric Young × Phrag. besseae)

Sequentially blooming Phrag. hybrid with salmon-colored flowers. This hybrid is 75% Phrag. besseae, which means flowers and plants will be relatively compact.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: The plant currently available is the 6” Pot option pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: Grow potted. Provide bright, filtered light, strong air circulation* and keep moist. Plants should be watered regularly and generously; do not allow them to dry hard between waterings. Repot annually.

*Buoyant air movement is a must, particularly for those growing in warmer climates. Many Phrag. hybrids do not take kindly to hot weather with still conditions.

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05.31.24

(Phragmipedium dalessandroi × Phragmipedium longifolium)

Primary hybrid of lady slipper species Phrag. dalessandroi and Phrag. longifolium.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant. Compare the blooms pictured for examples of the variations in flower characteristics among three plants.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Plants available are single or double growth plants. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in intermediate to bright light and water generously. In nature, Phrags typically grow along stream banks with ready access to water. Cultivated plants should, likewise, be well-irrigated. Plants should be grown potted and, in most cases, repotted annually.

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09.16.23

(Phrag. QF Kamakakilo Tyler × Phragmipedium sargentianum)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant. Blooms from two plants in this cross are pictured for comparison.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. The plant currently available is a mature, multi-fan plant. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow potted in bright, filtered light with good air circulation. Plants should be watered generously and regularly; do not dry hard between waterings. Repot every 1-2 years. Add limestone and oyster shells to your potting mix to increase the alkalinity and availability of calcium and magnesium to the root system.

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01.20.24

(Paphiopedilum venustum × Paphiopedilum acmodontum)

Primary hybrid of two species Paph species in the Barbata group.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” and 4” pots. The specific plants available for the 4” pot options (#1 and #2) are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in filtered light/bright shade. Pot in seedling mix or tree fern fiber and top dress with lime or your preferred calcium supplement. The substrate should be kept moist, but not soggy. Watering should be frequent and heavy in the summer, but more conservative in the winter.

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09.21.23

(QF Naukana Kealoha x Nicholle Tower)

Blooms sequentially.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant. Compare the blooms pictured for examples of these variations.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the size available is pictured.

Orchid Care: Grow in moderate light and keep moist. Plants should not dry out between waterings. Repot annually. Plants may be cultivated indoors.

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01.26.24

(Paphiopedilum sukhakulii × Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum v. hyeanum)

Primary hybrid of Paph. sukhakulii and Paph. lawrenceanum, two “lady slipper” species from the Barbata group.

Grown from seed so flower characteristics vary slightly from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 2” pots. An example of the size available is pictured.

Slipper Care: Grow in moderate shade and keep moist. Mimic monsoon conditions in the growing environment. Rain/water should be heavier during spring and summer, with somewhat drier conditions during the cooler months, however plants should not be allowed to dry completely for long periods.

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08.04.23

(Phragmipedium longifolium × Phragmipedium sargentianum)

Primary hybrid of species Phrag. longifolium and Phrag. sargentianum. Blooms sequentially from the same bloom spike and can stay in flower for several weeks.

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4”/5” pots and 6” pots. The plant pictured in full is an example of the size you will receive when you order the 4”/5” Pot. The 6” Pot option is a mature plant with multiple growths (3+). Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming stock permits.

Orchid Care: Grow potted in bright, filtered light with good air circulation and keep moist. Plants should be watered generously and should not “dry hard” between waterings. Repot annually.

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05.05.23

(Phrag. QF Naukana Kealoha × Phrag. Patti MacHale)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color vary somewhat from plant to plant. Some plants in the grex bloom in shades of pink as in the first images shown. Others manifest more greens, reds, and browns in the flower. Some plants in the latter group have likewise developed branching bloom spikes as shown in the last image.

Bloom spikes on this variety can last for months—buds form sequentially along the spike so that as one flower drops, another is developing behind it.

Plants Available: Growing in 4”/5” and 6” pots. The 6” Pot option currently available is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow potted in bright, filtered light with strong air circulation and keep moist. Plants should be watered generously and should not “dry hard” between waterings. Repot every 1-2 years.

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04.15.23

(Phrag. Eric Young × Phrag. QF Kamakakilo Tyler)

Grown from seed, so flower characteristics and color may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Plants available are mature. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow potted in bright, filtered light with good air circulation. Plants should be watered generously and regularly; do not dry hard between waterings. Repot every 1-2 years. Add limestone and oyster shells to your potting mix to increase the alkalinity and availability of calcium and magnesium to the root system.

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12.10.22

x sib

Semi-terrestrial to epilithic species occurring in various parts of Central and South America. Member of section Lorifolia.

Grown from seed.

Plants Available: The plant available is the plant pictured—a mature plant with multiple fans growing in a 6” pot.

Orchid Care: Grow in bright, indirect light and keep moist. Plants should not dry out between waterings. Tree fern fiber makes for an excellent substrate with this species. May be cultivated indoors. Repot annually if using a bark-based substrate; with tree fern, repotting may be done every 2-3 years. Top dress with calcium annually.

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12.09.22