Paphiopedilum Milano - Slipper Orchid

Pot Size - 9cm

Paphiopedilum ‘Milano’ – Slipper Orchid

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The Paphiopedilum ‘Milano’, part of the Slipper Orchid family, is a refined and elegant orchid variety admired for its exotic pouch-like blooms and lush, mottled foliage. Each flower is a masterpiece of shape and colour, making it a standout choice for collectors and orchid enthusiasts.

Key Features:

✔ Striking slipper-shaped flowers with intricate markings

✔ Beautiful mottled green foliage even when not in bloom

✔ Compact and upright growth habit

✔ Long-lasting flowers with a unique, exotic look

✔ Perfect for collectors and modern interiors

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but never waterlogged; reduce slightly after flowering

• Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally or use a pebble tray

• Soil: Plant in a specialist orchid mix with bark and perlite

• Feeding: Fertilise every 2–3 weeks in the growing season with orchid feed

• Temperature: Best kept at 16–24°C; avoid extremes of heat or cold

• Growth: Compact, typically reaching 20–40 cm tall

🌿 Tip: Paphiopedilums don’t have pseudobulbs, so they need consistent moisture – never let them fully dry out.