Orchid species: Paphiopedilum delenatii var. Dunkel
by Llumina-Starweaver
Orchid species: Paphiopedilum delenatii var. Dunkel
by Llumina-Starweaver
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This is the first time I’ve bloomed my Paphiopedilum delenatii, and the first time ever blooming a slipper orchid!
The single flower is soft and fluffy with lovely details and color, and the spotting inside the pouch is likely irresistible to bees. 🐝
Since this is the Dunkel variation, meaning “dark” in German, both the leaves and flower are a deeper, more intense color. The leaves are a whimsical mosaic of greens bordered by blacks, and the flower possesses a stunning cherry red pouch. 🍒
Perhaps the real cherry on the cake though, is the fragrance which is an uncommon trait in slipper orchids. The fragrance is a delicate floral experience, smelling specifically of Damascus rose. 🌹
I would highly recommend this slipper orchid as a beginner species, for both its ease of care, and its satisfyingly fast spike development.
💚 Easy-grower
🪴 Orchiata, Charcoal & Perlite
🌡️ 72-77 °F ☀️ | 62-67 °F 🌙
💨 85-90% RH ☀️ | 75-80% RH 🌙
🌱 K-Lite Plus | weakly weekly
💪 KelPak & Quantum | monthly
💧 Water before drying occurs, keep moist
💡 Full-spectrum LED (3-5 DLI)
🎶 Song – Postcards from Provence / James Quinn
💵 Purchased from Paph Paradise
📸 Filmed with iPhone 15 Pro & Macro lens
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Congrats! You got a really nice one there. Glad yours was fragrant as well, since I think it can vary with this species (and I personally love the fragrance of mine).
Congratulations on the bloom! She is gorgeous and elegant 😌 I really like the closeup of the leaves too. I can practically feel them from just watching the video lol
I should try slippers again later this year 🤔
Beautiful! 🤩 thank you for all the info! Can we see your orchid cabinet? I have one too and always like seeing what people do with theirs!