Paph QF Ehukai
Paphiopedilum QF Ehukai
(QF Ka'ehukai x All Black Everything)
I bought this recently at Peach State Orchids in Milton, GA. There were others in full bloom, but I picked one with a large bud and healthy leaves. The leaves were yellow, but I assume that is from too much light. It’s doing well and looks like it will bloom in a week or so. Most of my paphs have mottled leaves. They add interest even when the orchid is not in bloom.
History and Features
The Paphiopedilum QF Ehukai is a charming hybrid slipper orchid originating from Quintal Farms in Hawaii, where it was first registered. This cultivar displays graceful flowers in warm peach to pink tones, often featuring delicate veining and subtle color variations. Its elegant blooms emerge on single stems above the plant's foliage, with the petals displaying a gentle twist and the distinctive pouch adding sculptural interest to each flower.
Culture
Water and Fertilizer
Keep consistently moist
Never allow to dry completely
Water quality important - low in dissolved solids. I fertilize with 1/4 tsp per gallon of low ppm tap water. After fertilizing I flush the pot.
Reduce slightly in winter but don't dry out
Light
Low to moderate light levels. They need more light than this implies. When I had my paphs in a less-bright part of my sunroom they grew but did not bloom. Once I moved them near the northeast window, they were much happier and did bloom.
North or east window ideal
Potting and Media
Fine-grade mix. Mine are all in medium bark and perlite. I’ve never done well with fine bark. My small orchiata bark just absorbs water and clumps up. Maybe mixing in some perlite and sphag moss would help.
Some sphagnum moss
Repot annually or when media breaks down. Actually, repot paphs whenever you want. Maybe avoid disturbing them while they’re in bloom.
