{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-tonsum-fna-album-seto","title":"Paphiopedilum tonsum album 'seto'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaphiopedilum tonsum album 'Seto' is a rare color form of the botanical species Paphiopedilum tonsum. This selection is prized by collectors for its soft, bright flower color and the elegant flower form characteristic of this species. The addition album refers to the lack of dark pigments, giving the flowers a much lighter and refined appearance than the standard form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaphiopedilum tonsum is native to mountainous areas of Southeast Asia, where the species grows in moist forests with filtered light and a relatively stable climate. The plants there usually grow terrestrially or lithophytically on slopes where humus-rich material accumulates between rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe form Paphiopedilum tonsum album 'Seto' is a selected clone in which the dark pigment in the flower is largely absent. This creates a lighter flower color that is considered special within collections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaphiopedilum tonsum album 'Seto' forms compact rosettes with oblong, sturdy leaves that are uniformly green in color. The plant grows slowly but develops multiple growing points over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear on an erect flowering stem and have the distinctive shoe-shaped lip typical of the genus Paphiopedilum. In the form album, the flowers are light cream to soft yellowish in color, often with subtle green highlights. The lip forms an elegant contrast to the rest of the flower and gives the plant a sophisticated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe soft color and balanced flower shape give this selection a calm and elegant appearance when in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaphiopedilum tonsum grows best in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf damage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis species grows well at moderate temperatures between about 16 and 24 °C. A slight drop in temperature at night can promote flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse an aerated orchid substrate based on fine to medium bark. This provides adequate ventilation around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA humidity between about 50 and 70 percent is usually appropriate for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWatering.\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaphiopedilum species do not have pseudobulbs and therefore should not be allowed to dry out completely. Keep the substrate slightly moist and water as soon as the substrate begins to dry up. Preferably use demineralized water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the growing period, a slightly diluted orchid nutrition can be given regularly. In winter, the amount of nutrition can be reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA mature plant usually forms one flower per flowering stem. The flower can remain beautiful for several weeks to months and is the main ornamental feature of this species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paphiopedilum","offers":[{"title":"12 cm \/ No","offer_id":56902043304309,"sku":"PAPHGRTXBN","price":234.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 cm \/ Yes","offer_id":56902043337077,"sku":"PAPHGRTXBJ","price":299.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/7231\/2852\/files\/C6FF6ADB-DEF9-4DDC-A87C-E5C3B94938DE.jpg?v=1773510220","url":"https:\/\/orchideeen-shop.nl\/en\/products\/paphiopedilum-tonsum-fna-album-seto","provider":"Claessen Orchids \u0026 Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}