Paphiopedilum Matakesset

[unhappykat]

Hello everyboy!

I recently recieved a seedling of a Paphiopedilum Mattakesset from a freind and was looking for a little information on it. Does anybody have any ideas as to the eventual size of the plant? Flower color? growing conditions?

I know its a primary of lowii and glanduliferum so I am assuming warm temperatures and high light but I may be mistaken. I am pretty sure its not going to be compact, the seedling is two years old and already ten inches wide. If anybody has this cross or one of the parents maybe they can give some advice on what this plant may possibly want. Any pictures?


Thank you.

[dgenovese1]

Edwin,

Here is what I found out for you on this plant. These recommendations were found researching the plant on an orchid DB I have, they are not from my own culture experience:

For light, it is suggested that you use shaded to bright indirect light conditions. For temps, grow in intermediate to hot conditions, or 68°F to 85°F at night. Humidity, 60-70%; do not allow mature plants to dry out between waterings. Grow in a plastic pot with media that drains well but retains moisture. Fertilize weekly, very lightly (one quarter the normal dose). Common media: fine fir bark, with a little perlite.

Sorry I don't have any idea about the flower color or plant habit, but hopefully this will help you grow it well enough to discover for yourself.

[unhappykat]

Thank you David.

I guess I am just going to have to wait until it flowers to see what it does. Do you know when this cross was first done? I cant seem to find it anywhere for sale or otherwise. I don't think it would be a newbie but then I never know with orchids.

[dgenovese1]

Hi Edwin,

This cross was registered in 1990 by someone named Wilson. That's all I can tell you.

There is a photo in the AQ Plus progran of an awarded one...got an HCC in 97'...at least that's what the program shows...the program also lists the incorrect parentage, so I guess we'll have to take that with a grain of salt.