Paphiopedilum Deperle (sequential/multiflower)

Paphiopedilum Deperle orchid, with sequential flowering.
The genus name derives from the name of the city of Paphos, in Cyprus, dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite (also known as Paphia), where legend has it that she was incarnated from sea foam, along with the word pedilon (ancient Greek), meaning sandal or slipper. The name of the orchids of this genus, in Romanian, namely Papucul lui Venus, is a translation of the scientific name. Although there are no species of Paphiopedilum in Cyprus, or at least in Europe, for a long time they were associated with the 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 with the status of a Natural Monument. The actual species of Pahiopedilum, present in the horticultural trade, and which form the basis of most of the hybrids currently available, are of East Asian origin.
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, and which prefer lower temperature conditions. Also, species with spotted leaves offer more blooms per year, compared to those with uniform green leaves, where there is only one bloom per year.
Epiphytic (growing on trees) or lithophilous (growing among stones) taxon, prefers medium-grained bark substrates or mixed with gravel or volcanic tuff of maximum 0.5 - 1 cm diameter, in a percentage of 25%. The preferred culture medium is generally represented by various mixtures of fir or pine bark, dry foliage, sphagnum moss, vermiculite. There is no standard in this regard, the choice of substrate remaining largely the choice of the grower, but it is necessary to change the substrate as soon as its compaction and/or decomposition is observed, since both aspects can lead to the death of the plants.

Containing sciaphilic (shade-loving) species, an aspect that is also preserved in hybrids and cultivated varieties, which is why they represent the perfect companions for the Phal. and Zygo. genera, representatives of the Paphiopedilum genus should not be exposed to direct light.
Natural environmental conditions, represented by shaded areas of forests, under dense canopy or bushes, with cold nights necessary to initiate budding, are useful indicators in creating conditions for these species in indoor culture, but according to the American Orchid Society, P. maudiae and its hybrids do not require the presence of those conditions, blooming easily throughout the year at constant temperatures starting with 18 °C.
Watering is recommended once a week, by submerging for 10 minutes, and then draining the water. Also, additional spraying of the substrate is recommended during the hot season, but avoid excessive spraying of the leaves.
It is important for this genus not to allow the substrate to dry out completely, because unlike other genera, the Paphiopedilum genus does not possess tissues for storing water and nutrients (thickened leaves and roots, pseudobulbs, reed-like stems), thus the plants strongly feel variations in water and nutrient availability.
If you prefer to keep the pots in decorative ceramic pots, special attention should be paid to not let water stagnate in them. Fertilization can be done at monthly intervals, but at concentrations of 50% compared to the dosage recommended on the package. During the flowering period, it is recommended to use a fertilizer richer in phosphorus, to help the formation of flower buds.

It has leaves with scars/defects.