Growing Paphiopedilum philippinense: Warm, Wet, Continuous Culture

Ideal Conditions

Native to Philippines—thrives in warmth, indirect light, constant moisture. Use rainwater. No rest period. Clear pot, tight fit. Annual repotting in seedling-grade mix (¼") with fines removed.

Feeding

Light: ¼ tsp/gal balanced fertilizer every other week.

Media Mix

Charcoal and perlite are inorganic; add coco peat and long-fiber NZ sphagnum moss for organic component. Equal parts by volume.