Another orchid at my desk: Paphiopedilum Hilo Jewel x Paph. fairrieanum 'Greenhorn'

[u bada]

Flex, But don't get live oak leaves, they suppress plants to grow around them. Or straight pine needles, too acidic. Or pepper tree leaves, worse than live oak, or eucalyptus... hmmm there should something usable around here, but have to think... there are magnolias in your neighborhood, you'll have to crumble leaves but could work, or if you go to Runyon, toyon might be good, a native tree,

OW, beautiful paph, great save... I’ve tried that mix before but leaf mound breaks down fast...anyway he has ginormously healthy friend behind it! What is it?

[Orchid Whisperer]

Thanks U bada. That's Potinara Elizabeth Palmer 'Sun Bulb'. I posted about it in an earlier/recent thread.