This little guy is one of the Orchid world celebrities. Furthermore It's popularity is increasing in the last years due to it's vigorousness, compact size, but what's the most important, beautiful sequential blooms.
Yes, I am talking about the tiny Paphiopedilum Pinocchio which isn't so tiny at all. It has a small, slender frame however and it's certain minute features added to it's reputation of one of the small paphiopedilum orchids.
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio comes as an effect of crossing Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum × Paphiopedilum primulinum.Two small paphiopedilum species found in Asia and very popular for their blooms and sequential behavior.
It's important to know there are two different sub-types of this hybrid, first is the Pink version and second is Pinocchio "Yellow" which characterizes of having a lime green/yellow flower. Both beautiful in their own way.
As I said earlier, the orchid is very vigorous and grows quickly. When not in bloom the foliage is a pleasant view as it has an apple green shade with a delicate mottling. This orchid thanks to their parents is very house tolerant and will feel comfortable in the same temperatures we do. Furthermore it can come with a wide range of different potting medias and will thrive in almost any environment.
Sometimes, like with all paphiopedilum orchids, when it doesn't want to bloom it's good to have two or three days of short exposure to a colder environment. Like opening the window for an three hours in the autumn should do the trick to induce blooming.
When it comes to watering they like moisture and will enjoy being watered once a week, however don't allow the media to dry out completely as this may stall growth. Fertilizing with a growth booster is recommended during growth period once in a week, and when in bloom once a week with a periodical flush of pure water to clear out the build up of salts.
Where to get it?
They are everywhere, from local nurseries, to big shops and online sellers. Shouldn't be hard.
Yes, I am talking about the tiny Paphiopedilum Pinocchio which isn't so tiny at all. It has a small, slender frame however and it's certain minute features added to it's reputation of one of the small paphiopedilum orchids.
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio comes as an effect of crossing Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum × Paphiopedilum primulinum.Two small paphiopedilum species found in Asia and very popular for their blooms and sequential behavior.
It's important to know there are two different sub-types of this hybrid, first is the Pink version and second is Pinocchio "Yellow" which characterizes of having a lime green/yellow flower. Both beautiful in their own way.
As I said earlier, the orchid is very vigorous and grows quickly. When not in bloom the foliage is a pleasant view as it has an apple green shade with a delicate mottling. This orchid thanks to their parents is very house tolerant and will feel comfortable in the same temperatures we do. Furthermore it can come with a wide range of different potting medias and will thrive in almost any environment.
Sometimes, like with all paphiopedilum orchids, when it doesn't want to bloom it's good to have two or three days of short exposure to a colder environment. Like opening the window for an three hours in the autumn should do the trick to induce blooming.
When it comes to watering they like moisture and will enjoy being watered once a week, however don't allow the media to dry out completely as this may stall growth. Fertilizing with a growth booster is recommended during growth period once in a week, and when in bloom once a week with a periodical flush of pure water to clear out the build up of salts.
Where to get it?
They are everywhere, from local nurseries, to big shops and online sellers. Shouldn't be hard.
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