Paphiopedilum tonsum x sib ('I forget' CCM/AOS x 'Salt Coats HCC/AOS)

Paphiopedilum tonsum × sib (‘I Forget’ CCM/AOS × ‘Salt Coats’ HCC/AOS) is a seed-grown sibling cross between two named and awarded parent clones. The Certificate of Cultural Merit belongs specifically to ‘I Forget’, while the Highly Commended Certificate belongs specifically to ‘Salt Coats’; these awards do not indicate that their seedlings are awarded. Each plant is genetically individual, so flower form, size, and fine details may vary when the seedlings bloom.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide low to medium filtered light and protect the foliage from harsh direct sun.
• Water: Keep the root zone lightly and consistently moist, watering as the surface begins to approach dryness. Avoid prolonged dryness and standing water.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity with gentle, continuous airflow.
• Temperature: Grow in intermediate to warm conditions, avoiding frost, prolonged extreme heat, and abrupt temperature changes.
• Growing medium: Use a fine-to-medium, airy orchid mix that retains light moisture while draining freely. Repot before the medium becomes compacted or sour.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer at low strength during active growth, flushing the pot regularly with clean water.

With filtered light, steady moisture, warmth, humidity, and fresh airy media, this Paphiopedilum tonsum sibling cross can mature into a rewarding and individually distinctive slipper orchid.