Paphiopedilum , Orquídea Sapatinho Cuidados com Erico Rohn

Historical Video with another living legend, Mr. Erico Rohn from the Orchid Flora Rohn in Barueri SP, first a little bit of its history and then how to care for this terrestrial orchid that impresses by its beauty and collects diverse admirers around the world. Orchids Shoe is the popular name given to orchids belonging to the genus paphiopedilum. Which currently has 96 species. They are mostly terrestrial and monopodial orchids, that is, they live in the soil, or in leaves on the forest floor. In some rare cases, they are epiphytes, meaning they live on tree trunks. Being from the Asian continent, they live in several places, which vary from: China Himalayan Philippines Laos Among other countries. Thanks to its unusual lip, this orchid was named paphiopedilum. This because: Paphos is the name of a city in Cyprus Pedilum means slipper (because your lip looks like a slipper). In addition, it was also thanks to the lip that received its popular name orchid slipper of Venus. And also several others as a stingy orchid. As there are still no ways to clone a paphiopedilum, this genus is not as common as for example the butterfly orchids (phalaenopsis). And in addition, its multiplication by seed is also difficult, which greatly limits this orchid. Continue reading this article because below you will learn how to take care of the orchid slipper 1st What Substrates to Use Contact Us | Although terrestrial, paphiopedilum orchids should not be planted in a common soil. For you can hinder the growth and the breathing of your roots, making your cultivation laborious. In nature, terrestrial orchids have many nutrients from the trees and also from dead animals. And of course, a good amount of water, most of the time. And so, one caution you should take when choosing the substrate for your orchid is: Check that it can hold the water well. Since the shoe has no pseudobulb and no stem, it can not store water. But be careful, the substrate can not get soaked, it should stay moist. The substrates recommended for its cultivation are very diverse, so choose which one you prefer, as long as it maintains humidity. Some of the best substratum options for the orchid slipper are: Sphagnum moss Perlite Coconut fiber Fine pine bark You can also choose to mix with all these substrates.