subject: How to care for Paphiopedilum Orchids [print this page] How to care for Paphiopedilum Orchids How to care for Paphiopedilum Orchids
When it comes to growing orchids, particularly indoors, we can find a very noteworthy specimen named Paphiopedilum. Paphiopedilum orchids, also known as paph orchids or just pahps, are one of the best alternatives to adorn, grace and brighten up our home.
Paph orchids like and prosper in an atmosphere very much like we do. Moderate temperatures (going from 15 to 29 degrees Celsius) and also moderate humidity levels (about 50 or 60 percent) are the best conditions for our paph orchid.
What makes paphiopedilum orchids especial compared to other orchid kinds is that paph orchids can flourish and bloom in inside places where there is only fluorescent light. They may, of course, receive solar natural light but, in that case, it is a good practice to place them close to the southern or eastern window of our home since this kind of orchid prefers low lights rather than the direct rays of the sun. This can change depending on the particular specimen of our paphiopedilum orchids; so let us do not forget to ask our orchid supplier concerning the exact genus and specimen of our paph orchid.
Another characteristic of paphiopedilum orchids is that they demand more watering than other orchid species. In truth, they should be watered several times a week. Nonetheless, they do not like to be soaked with water. Misting is the watering method they love. Therefore, the best way to care for our paphiopedilum orchids is by using a spray with which we will keep them slightly wet and healthy. This item is very important for our paphiopedilum orchids because over watering them could cause fungal diseases.
To end with, I must make it clear that there are some paphiopedilum varieties. For example, the variant with mottled-looking leaves constitutes an exception to the indicated guidelines. This particular variety does like more light and can receive very willingly the direct rays of the sun. So, we should discover which specific paphiopedilum orchid we have at home, in order to care for it properly. If we bear all this in mind, the beautiful flowerings of our paph orchid will linger for several months.
