Paphiopedilum henryanum ('Horatio' x 'Wow') x sib X Paphiopedilum Senne Calle

A carefully bred slipper orchid hybrid combining a sibling cross of select Paph. henryanum clones ('Horatio' x 'Wow') with the complex hybrid Paph. Senne Calle, blending the bold, heavily spotted character of the species parent with the refined form and size contributed by the hybrid lineage. The result is a plant of exceptional genetic quality, offering collectors the wild appeal of henryanum with enhanced floral impact.

• Light: Low to moderate indirect light under 60–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun at all times to protect the strap-like foliage.
• Temperature: Intermediate to warm grower. Daytime 65–78°F (18–26°C), nighttime lows of 55–62°F (13–17°C); a moderate day-night differential supports healthy growth and reliable blooming.
• Humidity: Prefers 60–75% relative humidity; humidity trays or a humidifier with good air movement help prevent crown rot in the tight leaf axils.
• Watering: Keep the substrate evenly moist at all times; Paphiopedilums lack pseudobulbs and cannot tolerate prolonged drying — water before the mix dries out completely.

Additional Notes

Best grown in a fine to medium bark mix or perlite-sphagnum blend with excellent drainage; repot every 2 years when the substrate begins to break down.