A primary hybrid from two botanical species, with Paphiopedilum Glaucophyllum as the seed parent and Paphiopedilum Primulinum (a Critically Endangered species in its natural habitat, listed on the IUCN Red List) as the pollen parent, Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is a horticultural taxon that delights with successive blooms, during which each flower can remain on the floral stem for 4-5 weeks, compensating for the lack of fragrance with the spectacle offered.
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio is perhaps among the most popular hybrids of the genus, being also a vigorous plant and perfectly recommended for beginners enthusiastic about growing orchids, developing remarkably both under artificial lighting and natural light.
Paphiopedilum Pinocchio can be purchased here.
Paphiopedilum Primulinum can be purchased here.
An important aspect is the need for frequent changing of the substrate, at least once a year, as it does not tolerate aging of the growing medium, and even less its drying and compaction.
The recommended growing temperature should be between 15 °-22 °C, watering will be regular, weekly, accompanied by leaf misting and ensuring a high humidity (compared to other hybrids) of 60 - 70%. It prefers partial shade combined with good ventilation.
The flowering season is throughout the year. Since both parents are terricolithophytic species - Primulinum being even a calciphilous species (which grows on calcareous soils) - a sea stone or shell amendment can be applied in the growing medium.
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