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Zoom Paphiopedilum Maudiae alba with Milky Way Planter
Zoom Paphiopedilum Maudiae alba with Milky Way Planter
Zoom Paphiopedilum Maudiae alba with Milky Way Planter

Paphiopedilum Maudiae alba with Milky Way Planter

$96.00
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Will the real Paphiopedilum Maudie please stand up! The Paphiopedilum Maudie varieties were created in the 19th century by crossing P. callosum with P. lawrenceanum. This was first done with the alba (white) forms of both parents which resulted in a flower with a beautiful white dorsal sepal (the top part of the flower) with green pinstripes and an apple green, pouch shaped labellum (the slipper bit). Hence the Paph. Maudiae alba was born! The leaves are also striking with light green mottling on a dark green background.

The genus Paphiopedilum, commonly referred to as Slipper Orchids are found throughout Asia. In the wild they grow in leaf litter and moss in well drained positions amongst rocks. As understory Orchids they require a lot less light than most other orchid varieties. The Maudiae Paphs are particularly easy going and more importantly easy to flower indoors.

    About the pot

    A striking hand-made ceramic piece. This pot is made with a simple yet elegant white glaze. This pot has been high-fired to ensure it is extremely durable. These planters have drainage holes and come with a matching coaster (not saucer) to maintain the clean lines of this pot. The bottom of the coaster has been sanded smooth to ensure it won't scratch your furniture.

    Pot Dimensions: 9cm tall x 9cm wide (about the size of a coffee mug)

    A bit about the ceramicist

    This piece was made by the amazingly talented Jenn Johnstone of Jenn Johnstone Ceramics. After a change of scenery from inner city Melbourne to Mullumbimby in Northern NSW, Jen decided to pursue her long held desire to work with clay. Fast forward a few years and she is creating beautifully elegant and functional hand crafted ceramics in her garden studio. Jen's work reflects her love of gardening, contemporary design and Japanese aesthetics.

    Paphiopedilum Maudiae alba with Milky Way Planter

    $96.00

    Caring for your Paphiopedilum Maudiae alba with Milky Way Planter

    Position

    An easy plant to care for, they prefer a shady and humid spot, similar to most ferns. As understory dwellers they require a lot less light than most orchids to grow and flower making them a perfect orchid for indoors.

    Managing Growth

    At present these plants are approximately 10cm tall and will remain happy in the Milky Way planter for a number of years. They should however be repotted at least every two years to keep the media fresh. When repotting use a good quality orchid bark such as Orchiata or coconut husk chip with some perlite - don't buy that crap from a certain hardware store chain starting with B.

    Watering

    Water so that the root system remains moist but not wet or soggy. These guys won't tolerate sitting in water but they can handle drying out for short periods. As a guide water twice a week in the evenings in Summer and once a week in the mornings in Winter.

    For more detailed care information, please refer to the our Plant Care Guides.

    Our special eco packaging

    No Plant Stress

    Our plant packaging is designed by people know how to keep plants fresh and healthy in transit. Your plants will enjoy a comfortable trip directly from our greenhouse to your door in just a few of days. Your plant will not have to deal with the stress of being bare rooted for transport (how most plants are sent) and you won’t have to deal with the mess and fuss of potting up your new plant when you receive it.

    Stability Support

    The plastic pot will be wrapped in a calico bag to keep the soil in place, it will then be tied into a specially designed cardboard insert which will keep it stable and upright throughout its journey. The insert will be glued in place on top of your cardboard wrapped ceramic pot to hold it down and your plant up!

    No Re-Potting

    Your plant will come in its plastic pot which we make sure fits perfectly in whichever ceramic pot you choose. Our packaging has been designed to allow us to send your beautiful ceramic pot along with your plant, fully potted, yep in soil, together in the same box.

    Fully Recyclable

    The thing that we’re most proud of is that our packaging is fully recyclable and re-useable so you don’t have to feel bad about generating more packaging waste. In fact you should feel awesome because ordering from us, online, will generate way less emissions than if you were to drive to the nursery to buy a plant. The only plastic you get will be the plastic pot that your plant comes in and these can be re-used or recycled.

    Shipping

    Please note, due to quarantine restrictions on plants and soil, we are not able to deliver plants to WA, NT and TAS.

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    Why you should feel awesome buying from us

    You're Shopping Local

    You are buying a quality products handmade and grown in Australia, doing your bit to support small craft Australian businesses.

    We're a Sustainable Business

    Our products are delivered in fully recyclable packaging, plastic free through carbon neutral postal services.

    You're helping the Planet

    From every item purchased, we donate $1 towards protecting and regenerating the Daintree Rainforest.

    Well-loved Plants

    Lovingly reared plants by our qualified horticulturist.

    Custom Packaging

    A fully recyclable transport system designed especially for plants & pots.

    Prepped for Travel

    Well hydrated and packed no longer than they need to.

    Efficient Delivery

    2-4 day delivery to major metro locations in Australia.

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