New Paphiopedilum Maudiae 'Napa Valley' in spaghnum mo

[NYCorchidman]

Do you have a picture of your Van Ness 'Lillian ' x George Hughes 'Harvest Moon' in bloom?
I have seen both parents in bloom, and I LOVE Gege (not George) Hughes 'Harvest Moon'.
Van Ness is not my type, but it served as an important plant to produce other hybrids.
I have two hybrids involving Gege Hughes.

If you see that the potting mix is still in quite good conditions, then you could just pot up the plant with some new mix added in.

Paphs are often considered "low light" orchids, just like phals are so described, and I know this kind of term can be confusing and for the most part relative, but I find them useless as low light really means nothing without proper comparison or understanding of the requirement of orchids.

Paphiopedilums, especially many from the barbarta sections, which your maudiae hybrid belongs to as their parents are in that section, were often found growing on the forest floor, thus they are described as shade plants, which they are not.
They might grow on the forest floor, but they are exposed to a lot of light, just not sitting in the direct sun all day. Many populations were reported to grow in partial sun, where they might be exposed to full sun for a short period at some point throughout the day.
Paphiopedilums tolerate "lower" light than many other orchids, but they will grow and flower much better when given enough light.

The species making up the complex hybrid can take even more light. They also grow on the floor, or near the rock beds, but they are usually exposed to a lot more light. They would normally grow along with tall grass or other weeds, although tall trees might also be present.

[lotis146]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Do you have a picture of your Van Ness 'Lillian ' x George Hughes 'Harvest Moon' in bloom?
I have seen both parents in bloom, and I LOVE Gege (not George) Hughes 'Harvest Moon'.
Van Ness is not my type, but it served as an important plant to produce other hybrids.
I have two hybrids involving Gege Hughes.

If you see that the potting mix is still in quite good conditions, then you could just pot up the plant with some new mix added in.

Paphs are often considered "low light" orchids, just like phals are so described, and I know this kind of term can be confusing and for the most part relative, but I find them useless as low light really means nothing without proper comparison or understanding of the requirement of orchids.

Paphiopedilums, especially many from the barbarta sections, which your maudiae hybrid belongs to as their parents are in that section, were often found growing on the forest floor, thus they are described as shade plants, which they are not.
They might grow on the forest floor, but they are exposed to a lot of light, just not sitting in the direct sun all day. Many populations were reported to grow in partial sun, where they might be exposed to full sun for a short period at some point throughout the day.
Paphiopedilums tolerate "lower" light than many other orchids, but they will grow and flower much better when given enough light.

The species making up the complex hybrid can take even more light. They also grow on the floor, or near the rock beds, but they are usually exposed to a lot more light. They would normally grow along with tall grass or other weeds, although tall trees might also be present.

Quick thanks NYC - no intentions on hijacking the thread - for all the good info. I've been worried about Paphs and light myself though I've learned this summer that giving them enough water is my biggest problem. It's very helpful to imagine/understand them as being more tolerant of low light rather than requiring it.


Good luck with your new genus, Tryingtoflower!