Paphiopedilum

continental : We suggest a quite sheltered location, so that the plant can be exposed to sunrays only during the coolest hours of the day.
These plants fear the cold weather, but when the summer begins we can cultivate them outdoors.

alpine : Locate this plant in a partially shaded place, where it is exposed to sunrays during the coolest hours of the day.
During the summer it is possible to cultivate the The Paphiopedilum in the garden or on the terrace.

mediterranean : We suggest to locate these plants in bright places, where they can receive direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day.
We advise cultivating these plants outdoors only during the summer months, because they are seriously damaged by minimum temperatures below 15°C.

continental : Watering should be done regularly and often, every 0-1 weeks; always avoiding surpluses and water stagnation. We suggest waiting for the soil to dry before watering again. Usually 2-3 glasses of water are used every The .

alpine : Watering should be fairly frequent and regular, using 1-2 glasses of water; let’s intervene at least every 1-2 weeks, paying attention that the ground dries well between a watering and the next.

mediterranean : These plants dislike soaked soils, we suggest always waiting for the soil to be dry between one watering and the other; during this time of year usually we water with 3-4 glasses of water every -0-0 weeks, or even less.

Fertilize Paphiopedilum : During the summer period we suggest giving the plants a specific fertilizer for orchids, every 15-20 days, by mixing it in the irrigating water. Orchid roots don’t’ like water rich in mineral salts, therefore it is best to avoid leaving them in fertilizing solution for long.