Paphiopedilum

Fertilize Paphiopedilum : In autumn fertilizing our orchids every 30-40, by mixing a specific fertilizer to our irrigating water, is enough.

continental : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, where it can receive some hours of direct sunlight.
During the autumnal months we can leave the The Paphiopedilum outdoors, only until the minimum temperatures are above 15°C; when the climate is cooler let’s move the The Paphiopedilum in an apartment or greenhouse.

alpine : For a balanced development let's place the The Paphiopedilum in a partially shaded place, protected by solar rays for most of the day.
These plants can’t tolerate minimum temperatures below 15°C, therefore in autumn they are grown in the apartment.

mediterranean : These plants favour partially shady places, where they are reached by direct sunrays only during the evening and early morning hours.
The Paphiopedilum are grown in a sheltered place or in the apartment; if the climate is mild, with minimum temperatures above 15°C, they can be moved outdoors.

continental : The Paphiopedilum doesn’t need too much watering; we advise a weekly action, always keeping in mind to wait for the ground to dry between a watering and another. The regularity of the irrigations should be every 1-2 weeks with 1-2 glasses of water.

alpine : We suggest watering the The Paphiopedilum only if the soil is completely dry, avoiding surpluses. If the weather is particularly arid, we should water every 2-3 weeks using 0-1 glasses of water.

mediterranean : Water regularly using about 2-3 glasses of water , every time the soil seems dry; during this time of year every 0-1 weeks might be enough, avoiding excesses.

Pests Paphiopedilum : In this period of the year orchids usually aren’t struck by parasites or diseases.