Paphiopedilum Deperle (sequential/multiflower)

Paphiopedilum Deperle Orchid, with sequential blooming.
The genus name derives from the city of Paphos in Cyprus, dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite (also known as Paphia), where legend says she was born from the sea foam, combined with the word pedilon (ancient Greek), meaning sandal or slipper. The name of the orchids in this genus, in Romanian, namely Venus's Slipper, is a translation of the scientific name. Although there are no Paphiopedilum species in Cyprus or even in Europe, for a long time they were associated with species of the genus Cypripedium, which are present in the Mediterranean area, including the rest of Europe, as well as in Romania, where the species Cypripedium calceolus (Lady's Slipper) is present and registered as a Natural Monument. The true Paphiopedilum species found in horticultural trade, which form the basis of most hybrids available today, originate from East Asia.
The genus is functionally divided into two categories: species with green, uniformly colored leaves, which prefer higher temperature conditions, and species with spotted leaves, with smaller flowers, which prefer lower temperature conditions. Also, species with spotted leaves offer multiple bloomings per year, compared to those with uniformly green leaves, which have only one blooming per year.
Epiphytic taxon (grows on trees) or lithophytic (grows among stones), prefers bark substrates with medium granulation or mixed with gravel or volcanic tuff of maximum 0.5 – 1 cm diameter, in a proportion of 25%. The preferred growing medium generally consists of various mixtures of fir or pine bark, dry leaf litter, sphagnum moss, vermiculite. There is no standard in this regard; the choice of substrate largely remains the grower's decision, but it is necessary to change the substrate as soon as compaction and/or decomposition is observed, as both aspects can lead to the death of the plants.

Containing shade-loving species, a trait preserved in hybrids and cultivated varieties, which is why they are perfect companions for the genera Phal. and Zygo., representatives of the genus Paphiopedilum should not be exposed to direct light.
The natural environmental conditions, represented by shaded forest areas, under dense canopy or thickets, with chilly nights necessary to trigger blooming, are useful clues in creating conditions for these species in indoor cultivation. However, according to the American Orchid Society, P. maudiae and its hybrids do not require these conditions, blooming easily throughout the year at constant temperatures starting from 18 °C.
Watering is recommended once a week, by soaking for 10 minutes, followed by draining the water. Additionally, supplementary misting of the substrate is recommended during the warm season, avoiding excessive wetting of the leaves.
It is important for this genus not to allow the substrate to dry out completely, because unlike other genera, Paphiopedilum does not have water and nutrient storage tissues (thickened leaves and roots, pseudobulbs, reed-like stems), so the plants strongly feel variations in water and nutrient availability.
If it is preferred to keep the pots in decorative ceramic covers, special attention should be paid to avoid water stagnation in them. Fertilization can be done at monthly intervals, but at 50% of the recommended concentration on the package. During the start of blooming, it is recommended to use a fertilizer richer in phosphorus to help the formation of flower buds.

Leaves show scars/defects.