- Approximate light
- 1200–1800 fc
- Day temperature
- 18–28 °C
- Relative humidity
- 65–85%
This is general guidance by genus. Species, hybrids, potting mix and your home conditions may call for different care. Check moisture and actual growth before following a schedule.
Light and position
Soft indirect light, a little more than a Paphiopedilum.
When and how to water
Maintain regular moisture with low-salt water and good airflow. Needs vary by species: do not automatically stand every pot in water or allow stagnant mix.
Potting mix and container
Fine bark with perlite and sphagnum, in a plastic pot.
Feeding during growth
Extremely salt-sensitive: an eighth of the dose, and rainwater or RO water, always.
When to repot
Yearly. Permanently wet mix breaks down fast.
Dormancy and seasonal changes
No rest. Constant moisture year round.
Flowering and new growth
Many species open one flower at a time on the same stem, for months. Do not cut the stem while it stays green. Constant pure water and a new fan each year.
What to watch for
Salt buildup can damage roots and leaf tips. Check water quality, fertilizer and drainage; not every problem comes from tap water, and not every species tolerates standing water.
A FloraFlor care guide based on its app library, with editorial revisions for the web. Sources and further reading: American Orchid Society · Slipper Orchid Culture. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Let your plant set the pace
Save your Phragmipedium in FloraFlor, note when you watered it and record photos of its changes. Adjust reminders to your season and hemisphere, and log care after you have actually done it.
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