New slipper orchid

[Raver]

i got this orchid 3 weeks ago and now it has 3 blooms =). do anyone one know how often should i water and which fertilizer to use. i'm not sure about how much light it should get but it seems to be doing fine!!

[Brutal_Dreamer]

i got this orchid 3 weeks ago and now it has 3 blooms =). do anyone one know how often should i water and which fertilizer to use. i'm not sure about how much light it should get but it seems to be doing fine!!

A copy and paste from the RVO Orchid Care page

Light
Requirements:

1000 – 1500
footcandles
The lower light requirements of these “old world” slipper orchids make them very well suited for home cultivation.

Temperature:

70 – 80 degrees
F. daytime, 55 – 64 degrees F. night.
Humidity:

40 – 70 % relative
humidity is ideal.
Notes:

Paphiopedilums
(from the Greek, Paphios, ancient city of Cyprus that was the center of worship of Aphrodite, and the Latin ped, relating to the foot — we get prostitute-footed, or Ladyslipper) are terrestrial orchids that bloom either one or many on a spike. Flowers can last up to two months. These orchids should be watered generously and kept damp: lacking pseudobulbs, the plants use their roots for water and nutrient storage, therefore the roots should never be allowed to completely dry out.


Hope this helps!!

Cheers,
BD

[delphiguy]

congratulations on the purchase and blooms....

[Alcymus]

Thats a good looking orchid...

[Raver]

thanks guys for the nice comments =)

[Jmoney]

yes, "bright shade" and even moisture.

[SiberianGirl]

Good and healphy looking plant - congratulations!

... Are all Paphs terrestrial, or some are and some - not?...