Paph. Valerie Tonkin 4in

Paphiopedilum Valerie Tonkin is an orchid hybrid originated by W.Tonkin in 1984. It is a cross of Paph. Hellas x Paph. Stefani Pitta. A bulldog paph with large 3" flowers of a bright chartreuse and yellow color. May benefit from addition of dolomite lime to increase alkalinity due to Paph. spicerianum lineage. 

Photo is representative of blooms you can expect to see but is not the exact bloom of this plant. This is a blooming size plant, but unless stated it will not arrive in bud. 

PAPHIOPEDILUM CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse/fine bark mix. Repot carefully in Spring once per year. Roots will often die off if broken so take care.

Light: Bright indirect light. Place within 3 ft of a bright but indirect light source or window. North facing preferred. Shield from hot South/West afternoon sun. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media reaches dry. Allow drying between waterings but don't let it stay dry. Flush the pot bi-monthly with clean water to prevent salt buildup. Watering should be scaled back in winter.

Temp: Intermediate-warm (60F min night, 85F max day).

Humidity: 30-60%, tolerant of moderate-low humidity with adequate watering.

Fertilizing: Heavy feeder during the growing season (Spring-Fall). 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Decrease to 1/4 or 1/8 strength once monthly in Winter.