{"product_id":"orchids-paphiopedilum-yi-ying-morning-sun","title":"Orchids | Paphiopedilum Yi-Ying Morning Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePaphiopedilum\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slipper Orchid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKingdom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plantae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchidaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePaphiopedilum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to medium indirect light. These orchids naturally grow along the forest floor and prefer shaded conditions. Gentle morning sun is tolerated, but avoid harsh direct light which can scorch leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep evenly moist, but never soggy. Unlike many orchids, \u003cem\u003ePaphiopedilum\u003c\/em\u003e do not have pseudobulbs and cannot store water, so they should not fully dry out. Water approximately once or twice a week during active growth, allowing the top layer of the medium to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith active growth (even in winter) we recommend using a fertilizer based for foliage plants like Bios Nutrients, Gaia green 444 or fish fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets, however ingestion is not recommended. Keep out of reach of curious pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer moderate humidity (around 40–50%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a well-draining orchid mix (bark, perlite, charcoal, or sphagnum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot every 1–2 years, or when the mix begins to break down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid letting plants sit in standing water to prevent root rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, spikes can be trimmed back to the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be divided when mature (3–5 growths per division)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants in picture will not be exact plant. Plants and pots sold separately. Shipping of plants is weather permitted. Please note occasional breakage of 2–3 leaves may occur during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Botanist Calgary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48945095671960,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7550\/9912\/files\/Santa_maudiae_900x_jpg.webp?v=1777494560","url":"https:\/\/www.thebotanistcalgary.com\/products\/orchids-paphiopedilum-yi-ying-morning-sun","provider":"The Botanist Calgary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}