Multiflora Paph. — what culture is needed?

[Sotetsu]

Hi there,

I’ve just retuned from an orchid show and bought an interesting hybrid and was looking up its parentage and they all seem different in their requirements and so now I’m a little confused what care to give him.

He’s a Paphiopedilum Prince Edward of York x Lady Isabel.

The parentage comprises:

Prince Edward of York (rothschildianum x sanderianum) x Lady Isabel (rothschildianum x stonei)

Paphiopedilum stonei seems to like a little lime, but not read that for rothschildianum or sanderianum. Also light levels and potting media are a consideration and night temperatures.

I might just have to try and experiment, but I don’t want to lose him; he has one main plant with eight strong leaves and then three more babies of good health.

Has anyone got experience of the parents, Prince Edward of York or Lady Isabel so as to give me some pointers?

Any help is very much appreciated.