Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is a cross between two species, Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum (from central Sumatra and Java) and Paphiopedilum primulinum (found on the north side of the island of Sumatra).
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is a cross between two species, Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum (from central Sumatra and Java) and Paphiopedilum primulinum (found on the north side of the island of Sumatra). This 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.
IDENTIFY PAPHIOPEDILUM PINOCCHIO ORCHID PLANT
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is one of the more popular Paphiopedilum crosses due to its ever-blooming habit. Stems bloom for a long time and new stems arise to continue the process. They are vigorous plants and good for beginners. The main feature of this hybrid is the color of its leaves, as a rule, young castings have a spotty color, which disappears with time.
PAPHIOPEDILUM PINOCCHIO ORCHID PLANT CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio belongs to shade-loving orchids, therefore for its successful cultivation the intensity of illumination should be much lower than usual. Best of all, this kind of feeling feels on relatively bright northern windows, but also windows of eastern and western orientation will do.
Temperature:
This hybrid belongs to the moderately warm temperature regime. Summer temperature at 17-25 ° C; Winter temperature at 15-21 ° C. For successful cultivation at home, it is necessary that the nighttime temperature is always 5 ° C lower than the daytime.
Humidity:
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is not demanding of high humidity, 50-70% will be enough for normal growth and development of the plant. However, at temperatures above 25 ° C, it is desirable to increase the humidity of the air to at least 70%, since too dry air adversely affects the roots and leaves of the plant. To increase the humidity of the air, you can use a humidifier, water saucers or wet clay. For this, a large pallet is taken, inside of which expanded clay is poured, a grate protecting the wetting of the roots is placed on top and pots with orchids are set. The higher temperature, the higher the humidity should be, and the higher the humidity, the more often and longer it is necessary to ventilate the room where orchids are contained, otherwise the probability of rotting and leaves of various kinds of fungi.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is grown only in a pot. A mixture of bark of coniferous trees with peat is best suited as a substrate. In addition, it is strongly recommended to add lime to the substrate. Practically not exhausted source of lime are seashells, which can be thoroughly washed from salt, crushed and poured into the substrate.
Replace this hybrid annually. The best time for this is spring - the beginning of a new growth. A very important point here is the height of planting. If Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is planted incorrectly, for example, too high, then the roots of the orchid will hang in the air and stop growing. The substrate should cover the upper red-and-white part of the plant for 1-2 fingers, and in no case should it be tamped down, because if the substrate is too dense, the orchid can simply suffocate. When planting, you need to take care of a thick layer of drainage to protect the orchid from stagnant water inside the pot.
Watering:
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio needs frequent and abundant watering throughout the year. Excess water during irrigation should flow freely from the pot, since stagnation of water both inside the pot and in its pan can very quickly lead to rotting of the roots and the lower part of the plant. The substrate between waterings should dry relatively well, but not dry completely. Long-term stay of 2 days or more completely dry is not acceptable. After watering, water from the leaves must be removed with a tissue.
Spraying the outer part of the plant at home does not lead to anything good, because the structure of its leaves resembles a funnel, and water constantly accumulates in the core of the plant, which can very quickly lead to rotting of both the peduncles and the core itself.
Fertilizer:
During the period of new growth fertilize this type of orchid every 2-4 weeks in 1/2 of the concentration of fertilizer indicated on the package. Too concentrated fertilizer has a negative effect on the roots of the Paphiopedilum Pinocchio, they turn black, become slimy and die off.
Rest period:
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio does not need a rest period to stimulate flowering. This hybrid can bloom at any time of the year. After flowering, when one flower fades, the peduncle lengthens a little and a new bud appears, so you only need to trim the peduncles when they begin to dry. In addition, after flowering, the orchid is transplanted and kept relatively dry for some time. This is necessary to acclimatize the plant and to prevent wound rotting on the roots resulting from the transplant.
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