Paphiopedilum Mottled Leaf Albino Type

This terrestrial orchid type is popular for its decorative, mottled foliage and its preference for warm-intermediate conditions. This description applies to Paphiopedilum with mottled leaves and albino flowers, meaning they lack red or purple pigmentation.

• Light: Requires low to medium, indirect light. Protect it from intense, direct sunlight.
• Temperature: An intermediate to warm-growing species. Maintain daytime temperatures between 68-86°F (20-30°C). Cooler night temperatures, ideally 60-65°F (16-18°C), are crucial for encouraging flowering.
• Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity, ideally between 50% and 70%. Ensure excellent air circulation to prevent fungal diseases on the foliage.
• Watering: Water frequently to keep the potting medium consistently moist but never soggy, as these orchids lack pseudobulbs. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings, and flush regularly to remove salt buildup.

Additional Notes

Produces solitary or successive flowers on a stem emerging from the center of the leaf fan. The albino-type flowers are white, green, or yellow, lacking red pigment. They have a very distinctive slipper shape, with waxy segments, and are remarkably durable. Flowering duration is often variable between individual plants.