Paphiopedilum Pinocchio gx
Venus slipper orchid Pinocchio gx
A orchid created by crossing P. glaucophyllum with P. primulinum. Successive flowers with a lime green dorsal sepal, a pink pouch, and off-white side petals with maroon spots on them are borne sequentially on single spikes and can remain in bloom for many months.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Red | Green Pink Yellow | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Red | Green Pink Yellow | Green | |
| Autumn | Brown Red | Green Pink Yellow | Green | |
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Paphiopedilum are mainly terrestrial, and lithophytic or epiphytic. They lack pseudobulbs and produce short stems with strap-shaped leathery leaves. Each shoot ends in a solitary flower or racemes of 2-8 flowers each with a distinctive variably-shaped lip or pouch
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in terrestrial orchid compost with added crushed bark in pots that restrict the roots. In summer provide bright filtered light, water freely and apply orchid fertiliser at every third watering. Do not mist. In winter provide full light and water sparingly. See Paphiopedilum cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division into clumps of three or more growths; cuttings or offshoots may be rooted successfully
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required, remove flowered spikes as necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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