Paphiopedilum hangianum

Also known as: Hang's Paphiopedilum or Paphiopedilum hangianum h.f. flavum Paphiopedilum hangianum h.f. semiflavum Paphiopedilum hangianum f. album Paphiopedilum singchii in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

General Information

Hang's Paphiopedilum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae. It is named after the Original Vietnamese exporter of species.

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Spaghnum Moss

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 284mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 76% to 85%, highest in August and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 6C to 28C, highest in June (20C to 28C) and lowest in January (6C to 14C).

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.