#GVOS2020 - Paphiopedilum Iona

This slipper orchid came to me with a single fan that had already bloomed. In one year it has bloomed, currently in bloom (21/03/2020), and developed 4 additional fans in various stages of maturity. It is living it's best life in 100% leca in a self-watering set up. The bloom has no fragrance, but it has the softest, fuzziest bloom I have ever experienced. The bloom duration is approximately 2.5 months. It is a cross between #Paphiopedilumbellatulum and #Paphiopedilumfairrieanum.
#PaphiopedilumIona #Paphiopedilum #SlipperOrchids #
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Instagram: @ninja_orchids
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My environment:
Mediterranean climate, hot summers and mild winters
45% - 85% humidity, with regular airflow
Summer temperature range: 20ºC-35ºC
Winter temperature range, exterior: 5ºC-20ºC
Winter temperature range, interior: 16ºC-23ºC
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Music: Lunar Levitation - Aakash Gandhi
Intro / Altro Image: Bodum.westernscandinavia.org
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Orchid growing supplies:
Pots Outer Mask: Artevasi
Pots Inner Pot: TeraPlast
Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum Moss, Perlite,
Seramis
Water: Reverse Osmosis
Fertilizer: MSU, CalMag, Mg, KelpMax, Silicone
General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
General PH: 5.8 / 6.0
Hygrometer: BADLR Wireless with Exterior Sensor
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My equipment:
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Mic: Saramonic, SR-XM1
Phone Holder: PGYTECH, DJI Osmo Pocket
Computer: MacBook Air
Editing Software iMovie