One of our newer blooms to the greenhouse is a Paphiopedilum, Nike's Sunny Delight. The common name is a slipper orchid named for the pouch on the front of the plant which resembles a slipper shape. Most orchids in this genus grow throughout Asia and the Southeast Asian islands such as the Philippines and New Guinea. The plant is a sequential bloomer, meaning that one bloom opens and the next starts, ensuring a long progression of flowers. All blooms come from the same stem so it cannot be trimmed after the first flower finishes blooming. A strong healthy plant can bloom continuously for almost a year. This orchid is a medium-light orchid which works perfectly for the shortened daylight hours of winter, roughly 800-1000 foot candles. Water should be supplied in moderation, one time a week will normally suffice. Daytime temperatures should range between 70-80 degrees with temperatures around 60 at night with humidity around 50%.
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