Paph Maudiae v. album (NOID)
Paphiopedilum Maudiae v. album
(NOID various crosses)
I got this orchid in 2021 from Peach State Orchids in Milton, GA. I don’t know the exact parentage of my particular plant. Some that look similar and whose pedigree is known can fetch very high prices. The information here is for general reference. Mine typically produces one flowering per year, if I’m lucky, with each bloom lasting at least 2 months atop its beautifully variegated leaves.
Growth Pattern
This orchid was in bloom when I got it. Thereafter it has bloomed once, 2 1/2 years later, and only after I moved it to a brighter location. From first sign of spike to bloom was about 8-10 weeks. The bloom lasted around 2 months. While it was blooming it started growing its next fan. After growing several leaves it started to put out another new fan, which you can see in the most recent pic above (in the white ceramic planter).
History and Features
The Paphiopedilum Maudiae 'Album' is an elegant hybrid slipper orchid featuring pristine white flowers with a distinctive green cast, each bloom gracefully displayed on a single stem. The plant is particularly admired for its striking foliage, which displays bold silver and green mottling in a pattern reminiscent of its southeastern Asian ancestors.
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 whenever you want. Maybe avoid disturbing them while they’re in bloom.
Additional Notes
Tends to bloom in late winter/early spring
Famous for rosy pink flowers
Relatively easy for a Paph species
Grows well under lights
