Paphiopedilum Delophyllum gx
A robust orchid created by crossing P. glaucophyllum with P. delenatii. Successive flowers with a greenish-white dorsal sepal, a dark pink pouch, and white side petals, flushed and spotted purplish-pink are borne sequentially on single spikes and can remain in bloom for many months
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Purple Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Purple Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Purple Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Paphiopedilum are mainly terrestrial, and lithophytic or epiphytic. They lack pseudobulbs and produce short stems with strap-shaped leathery leaves. Each shoot ends in a solitary flower or racemes of 2-8 flowers each with a distinctive variably-shaped lip or pouch
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in terrestrial orchid compost with added crushed bark in pots that restrict the roots. In summer provide bright filtered light, water freely and apply orchid fertiliser at every third watering. Do not mist. In winter provide full light and water sparingly. See Paphiopedilum cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division into clumps of three or more growths; cuttings or offshoots may be rooted successfully
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required, remove flowered spikes as necessary
Pests
may be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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