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Emm's Plant House

Paphiopedilum Black Jack 9cm H15cm

Paphiopedilum Black Jack 9cm H15cm

£30.00 GBP
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Paphiopedilum ‘Black Jack’ is an exquisite slipper orchid hybrid admired for its dramatic, deep burgundy to nearly black blooms and glossy green foliage. Its exotic flowers make it a standout in any orchid collection, combining sophistication with relatively easy care.

  • Full Botanical Name: Paphiopedilum ‘Black Jack’
  • Common Names: Black Jack Slipper Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Hybrid cultivar; parent species from Southeast Asia
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Terrestrial orchid found in tropical forest floors with high humidity and diffused light

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect light or partial shade
  • Ideal Room: Bathroom or living room with stable humidity and filtered light
  • Feeding: Apply orchid fertilizer at half strength every 3 weeks during growth
  • Humidity: Moderate to high humidity (60–80%)
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–27°C; protect from cold drafts below 15°C
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist, watering when top of medium begins to dry; avoid standing water
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level) — safe for pets and humans; ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
  • Soil Type: Fine-grade orchid bark with sphagnum moss for moisture retention
  • Propagation: Division of mature clumps post-bloom
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 25–35 cm tall; 20–25 cm wide
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs and aphids; remove with cotton swab dipped in neem oil
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years after flowering or when medium decomposes
  • Pruning: Remove dead spikes and foliage to maintain plant health
  • Air Purification: Excellent; orchids enhance humidity and filter indoor air
  • Folklore: Dark-coloured orchids symbolize mystery, strength, and admiration
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