Paphiopedilum Haiphong Baby

Paphiopedilum Haiphong Baby is a registered primary hybrid between Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum × Paphiopedilum niveum.

This is a particularly compact hybrid, combining the small stature and distinctive flower form of P. rungsuriyanum with the rounded white flowers and purple spotting of P. niveum. It can produce a relatively large, rounded flower on a very small plant, making it well suited to windowsills and limited growing spaces.

Care Tips:

• Light: Provide bright, filtered light or gentle morning/evening sunlight. Haiphong Baby can tolerate fairly bright conditions, but protect it from intense midday summer sun. AOS gives approximately 1,000–2,000 foot-candles as a general Paphiopedilum range.
• Watering: Keep the medium consistently lightly moist, but never waterlogged. Avoid allowing the roots to dry completely for extended periods.
• Growing Medium: Use a well-draining Paphiopedilum mix such as fine bark, perlite/pumice and a moisture-retentive component. A mineral-based medium can also work well. One grower successfully cultivated Haiphong Baby in Akadama with a reservoir-style watering system.
• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity is beneficial, together with good airflow.
• Temperature: Intermediate conditions are suitable. AOS gives Paphiopedilums a general range of about 21–29°C (70–85°F) days and 13–22°C (55–72°F) nights, with the exact preference depending on the hybrid's ancestry.
• Fertilizing: Feed with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Flush the medium periodically to prevent fertilizer-salt accumulation.
• Airflow: Provide gentle, continuous airflow, particularly when humidity is high.
• Potting: Use a relatively small pot with good drainage. Because this hybrid remains compact, avoid using an unnecessarily large container.
• Flowering: Keep light, watering and temperature relatively stable while the bud develops. The flowers can be surprisingly large relative to the plant.