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Nicky’s Slipper Orchids Australia. Phone: 08 8380 9360 Mobile: 0405 088 479 www.nickysslippers.com.au PAPHIOPEDILUM SEEDLINGS Normal size = 120mm -­‐ 200mm leaf span. Advanced size = 200mm plus leaf span. NOVELTY PAPHIOPEDILUMS Paph. Albion x Paph. Maudiae 'Gothic' (4N) Normal Advanced $22.00 A totally new direction in breeding pinks. Comparatively large, pink flowers on good stems and beautiful foliage. Paph. Transvaal x Paph. moquettianum $18.00 $20.00 $35.00 Many medium sized flowers in succession. Pink and light golden colours. Paph. Golddollar x Paph. Verde Oro ‘Cowburg’ This is a rare second generation armeniacum hybrid. ‘Cowburg’ is a large standard yellow-­‐green flower. Expect clear yellows with at least 2 flowers per stem. Paph. Hatsue Otsuka (Golddollar x rothschidianum) 'Virginia' $35.00 $55.00 An interesting new cross not yet named. Yellow flowers with darker veining. Progressively flowers with several on tall stems. Those who know Paph. Dollgoldie will love this one. Paph. primulinum x Paph. Golddollar 'Tetragold' (4n) $22.00 $30.00 Description is similar to Golddollar but stronger grower. Most are pure golden yellow. (See Photo) Flowering size $55.00 Paph.Henrietta Fujiwara alba (haynaldianum var. album x primulinum) $25.00 Up to 5 flowers in pure yellow, green and white on tall stems, strong grower. One of very few albino multiflorals. Flowering size: $60.00 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 1 PARVISEPALUM CROSSES Normal Advanced $25.00 $30.00 $20.00 $30.00 Paph. delenatii x Paph. Golddollar 'Tetragold' Deep lemon yellow. 2 to 3 flowers per stem. Heavy substance. Paph. Golddollar (primulinum x armeniacum) (see photo) Almost pure yellow flowers with a large, round pouch. Unlike the parents, this grows well. Flowering size plants $65.00 Paph. Dellaina (liemiana x delenatii ) $15.00 $20.00 $85.00 $150.00 Beautiful soft pinks up to 5 flowers per stem in succession. Paph. Delrosi (delenatii x rothdschildianum) Mature divisions Well flowered, it will produce a tall stem with up to four large pink flowers. It is sometimes shy to flower, but well worth waiting for. Paph. Harold Koopowitz (rothschildianum x malipoernse) $35.00 $55.00 $22.00 $30.00 Majestic, large flowers on tall stems. Brown & green striped segments. Paoh .Norito Hasegawa x Paph. Golddollar ‘Tetragold’ 4n A new introduction of a tetraploid parent into the Parvisepalum breeding should result in flowers with heavier substance. Paph. Lynleigh Koopowitz (malipoense x delenatii) Pretty, bright, multicoloured flower on tall stems. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au $25.00 $35.00 Page 2 PAPHIOPEDILUM plants and divisions (flowering size) Paph. boxalii var. attrata x Paph. Radiant Tiger $48.00 Bright, glossy orange/brown flowers, grows cool, produces multiple growths. Suitable for specimen plants. Paph. Ceres (spicerianum x hirsutissimum) $28.00 Both parents originate from the cool foothills of the Himalayas which makes it very cold tolerant. Attractive purple petals with lighter brown/white top. Paph. Maudiae 'Coloratum' $28.00 $38.00 $30.00 Majestic large flower on tall stem. Excellent for cut flowers. Paph. Quirola (haynaldianum x liemiana Three to five flowers on tall stem. Reasonably cold tolerant. Paph. Crossianum 'Album' (venustum var. album x insigne var. albomarginata) Most are a pretty yellow/green with more intense yellow veining on the pouch from ‘venustum’. Some may show some brown markings. Tolerates low temperatures. Flowering size plants. Paph. Alma Gavaert 'Madame Maurice Mertens' AM/RHS $175.00 The largest of all the Albino Maudiae types. Majestic flowers on tall stems. Pahp. Maudiae ‘Magnificum’ FCC/RHS (see photo) $85.00 Another tall majestic albino Maudiae with large flowers on tall stems. This is the true FCC/RHS clone. Paph. Paymaster (Paeony 'Regency' AM/RHS x mastersianum) $35.00 $38.00 $175.00 Almost full, round shaped, light maroon flowers on long stems. Paph. Rosy Dawn White with a few pink dots. Vigorous grower. Tolerates cool temperatures. Paph. Orchilla 'Chilton' (see photo) Famous dark red all over. Champion Paph. of many shows. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 3 Paph. British Concord (see photo) $125.00 This beautiful shape was inherited from Amanda ‘Joyance’ with a colour infusion from the Hellas line. Paph. Gigi (see photo) $85.00 This has been a famous red breeder. The flower is held on a strong stem and grows well in almost any shady place. Paph. Honey Gorse ‘Downland’ AM/RHS (see photo) $145.00 A strong yellow-­‐green with dusting in the centre, almost perfect in shape. Pahp. Sunwillow ‘Ringlet’ AM/RHS (see photo) $250.00 One of the larget yellow Paphs. A well grown plant displays a dorsal width of 11 cm. Paph. Betty Bracey ‘Limelight’ AM/AOS (see photo) $75.00 The dark lines and white halo make this a distinctive colour combination. Paph. Albion FCC/RHS (see photo) $65.00 Small $25.00 Still one of the most beautiful whites with its distinct green centre disc. Mericlones (Yes! You read it right) Paph. Delophyllum ‘Album’ (see photo) $42.00 Pretty Summer flowering white with up to 4 flowers per stem. Paph. FC Puddle FCC/RHS (see photo) $55.00 The most used parent for breeding larger white paphs. Autumn to Winter flowering. Paph. Hama Callomii (callosum x praestans) $48.00 Unusual honey colour with some white on the striped dorsal. Up to 3 flowers per stem. Good grower. Usually late summer flowering. Paph. Pepperpuddle 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au $45.00 Page 4 Having Paph. spicerianum as one parent it makes a rare, cold tolerant “white” with a lovely dusting of pink. Medium size flowers on tall stems. Paph. X jogjae (glaucophyllum x praestans) $55.00 $45.00 $150.00 Divisions of originally jungle collected plant. Paph. Leyburnense 'Magnificum' Very vigorous grower, cold tolerant. Flowers from early autumn onward. Paph. Rolfei 'Vampira' (bellatulum x rothschildianum) Very intense and distinct colour pattern on a creamy white background up to 3 flowers per stem. Paph. Dramatic $45.00 Pure yellow green and white standard hybrid has been used a lot in the breeding of this attractive colour range. Paph. Dora Crawshaw 'Lie de Vin' (bellatulum x charlesworthii) $35.00 As the clonal name suggests, this is a uniform, pure, deep wine red flower all over. Semi pendulous stem. Paph. Pisar (concolor x delenatii) $38.00 $35.00 $40.00 Two to three soft creamy pink flowers over dark foliage. Small growing plant. Paph. Easter (concolor x Psyche) Cream/white with faint dusting. Miniature plant and flowers, dainty. Paph. Sand Dollar (bellatulum var. album x primulinum) Lemon yellow and finely peppered flowers. 3-­‐4 in succession. Compact plant. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 5 SPECIES (Flowering Size) Paph. charlesworthii $42.00 One of my favourite Pahp. Species. Hardy and suitable for shadehouses (see photo -­‐ large pink dorsal) Paph. tonsum var. curtisifolium $50.00 Large soft brown flowers on tall stems. Beautifully marked leaves. This species is very rare now. Paph. villosum $38.00 $35.00 Raised from two selected clones with large, glossy flowers. Very cold tolerant. Paph. spicerianum Another lovely species from northern India. The funnel shaped white dorsal makes it very distinct. Paph. sukhakulii $35.00 The “Eyelash Slipper” with straight hairs extending from the upper and lower edges of the heavily spotted petals. Beautifully marked leaves. Paph. insigne $25.00 The easiest of all Paph. species to grow. Very cold tolerant. Autumn flowering. Easily grown in a shade house in most areas of Australia with extra shade. Paph. lawrenceanum $55.00 $30.00 Flowering size divisions. This now rare species is a parent of pahp. Maudiae. Paph. niveum 'Jane' x Paph. niveum 'St. Nick' Rarely available white species, a mating of two of my best clones With full, round shapes, grows well. Needs dryer winter periods. Flowering Size $55.00 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 6 PHRAGMIPEDIUM DIVISIONS Flowering Size These do best with extra water. Phrag. pearcei Flowering size divisions $35.00 Small growing species from Ecuador. Cute multi coloured flowers. Vertical twisted petals. Distinct colouration. Phrag. lindleyanum $100.00 Rare Phragmipedium species with intense red petals. Sequential flowering over a long period on tall stems. Phrag. Sedenii 'Candidum' (see group photo) $38.00 Very pretty baby pink, many flowers produced on the one stem over a long period. Phrag. Calurum (see group photo) $38.00 Similar characteristics to above, slightly larger, darker pointed petals. Phrag. Grande 'Chinaman' (see group photo) $55.00 $45.00 Petals 20cm, long, large flowers, several per stem. Phrag. Schroederae AM/RHS (see photo) The most beautiful of them all, bright red, large flowers, several per stem over an extended period. Phrag. schlimii $150.00 Very cute, small baby pink flowers many in succession over a long time. Rare. Phrag. Geralda (caudatum var. sanderae x lindleyanum) (see photo) $65.00 to $100.00 Up to seven flowers per stem in succession with petals up to 15cm long. Petals are red and pouch is golden. Selected clones mature large divisions. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 7 OTHER UNUSUAL ORCHIDS (Flowering Size) Aërides odorata var. alba $65.00 Many pure white flowers are arranged in the shape of a large bunch of grapes. Slightly scented, easy to grow. Strong autumn flowering size plants. Brassavola digbyana -­‐ Species $45.00 This species is famous for its enormous frilly lip and for this reason has been used in breeding with the Cattleya alliance to make Bc., Blc. etc. Keep cool and very dry in winter. Dendrobium pierardii -­‐ Species, India (see photo) from $25.00 Canes up to 1 metre long, covered all along with 6cm diameter pink and white flowers in Spring. Likes to be kept cool and very dry in Winter. Water and feed well during growing season, cool growing. Larger multi-­‐cane plants available. Den. Adastra 'Nicky’s' ACC/AOC (superbum x pierardii) $35.00 Very spectactular, large vivid pink, 75 mm flowers on pendulous canes, easy to grow. Culture as for Den. pierardii. Large to 1.2m long $45.00 Gongora galeata – Species $18.00 Otherwise known as ‘The Earing Orchid’, unusual honey coloured flowers in summer, 3 – 6 on a pendulous spike. Easy to grow even in a verandah or indoors. An ideal beginners orchid. Gongora nigra -­‐ Species $38.00 $18.00 Up to 30 dark maroon flowers on long, to 40cm pendulous spikes. Coelogyne speciosa -­‐ Species Small growing plants relatively large, single flowers, cream petals, large brown lip. Almost continuously flowering. Coelogyne pandurata -­‐ Species $38.00 Otherwise known as the ‘Black Lip Orchid’. 30 – 50 cm long spikes, many intermediate Cymbidium size, soft green & black and flowers in Spring. Minimum temperature 10°C. Peristeria elata -­‐ Species $50.00 The Panamanian national flower. This species is on the Convention on International Endangered Species list (CITES). Scented, round white flowers on spikes of up to 1.5m high. Column resembles sitting dove. Flowering size. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 8 Catasetum planicepts -­‐ Species $38.00 Up to 7 very unusual green and white flowers. Will shoot the pollinia quite a distance when tickled. Interesting novelty, grows easily, minimum 8°C Angraecum veitchii -­‐ Species $65.00 Up to 8 large, white wax-­‐like flowers. Delightful perfume beginning at dusk and lasting all night. Large plants. Please enquire. Cirrhopetalum Elizabeth Ann ‘Buckleberry’ FCC/RHS AM/AOC $38.00 Received the highest awards possible. Large fans of maroon flowers. Likes to grow in a reasonably cool, humid shady place. Suitable for Hanging baskets. Needs frost protection. Cirrhopetalum rothschildianum – Species (see photo) $28.00 A parent of the above, this is another bizarre shaped, colourful orchid with large, circular fans. Encyclia radiata -­‐ Species $28.00 Worth growing for its perfume alone. Bunches of medium size, white with pale green flowers in summer. Phalaenopsis intermedia -­‐ Species $22.00 Pretty, small white flowers with orange lip. Ideal as bridal flowers. Produces a new plant (keiki) on the end of nearly every flower spike. Masdevallia Machu Picchu 'Jay Vee' AM/AOC $65.00 It is said to be one of the most attractive Masdevallia hybrids ever made. Perfectly shaped, large red/purple flowers. The lower sepal tails cross over each other. Good grower which likes cool. Bl. Sea Urchin (Laelia anceps x Brassavola glauca) $28.00 Up to 6 medium size, white, very attractive flowers per stem. Large lip with red markings. Beautifully perfumed. Cold tolerant. Lockhartia oerstedii-­‐ Species from Brazil $30.00 Otherwise known as ‘The braided orchid’ or ‘Fishbone orchid’. The leaves are arranged like large scales totally covering the stem. Small yellow flowers, most unusual form of growth for an orchid. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 9 Encyclia ciliare $25.00 Four yellow/green flowers 10cm diameter with white frilly lip. Pleasantly perfumed. Encyclia lancefolia $25.00 $48.00 Highly perfumed clusters of creamy flowers with dark markings. Dec/Jan. Rossioglosssum grande Up to 7 very large (12cm) flowers for the size of the plant. Bright yellow with brown bars, can be grown in a shade house, very showy. Oncidium splendidum $55.00 Two plants only of this brilliant golden orchid. Relatively large flowers on tall stems. Dendrobium bigibbum var. compactum 'Mauve Shower' CCM/AOC $15.00 to $50.00 Whereas most so named plants are hybrids, this is the true species. Strong divisions of this beautiful mauve Australian native. Up to 12 flowers in Autumn. Grows best mounted or in small pots, kept dry in Winter. Tolerates cooler temperatures. The inflorescence is larger than the plant itself. Miltonia spectabilis var. morelliana $25.00 Large intensely dark red flowers in autumn. Grows well in a shade house with frost protection. A pot full or better a hanging basket full of this species is a most spectacular sight, as the name suggests. BEGINNERS’ SPECIAL: Three mature plants (my choice) $55.00 posted. ALSO AVAILABLE Many more plants and crosses with too few divisions and seedlings to list. Please enquire for flask availability. Please phone me if you are looking for any particular type or breed. Alternately, come and see me at the Shows or my Nursery* for a huge range of individual plants. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 10 HOW TO GROW “SLIPPER” ORCHIDS (Paphiopedilums) LIGHT -­‐ With the aid of minerals taken up by the roots, light absorbed from the sun, and carbon dioxide from the air, green leaves produce energy to grow and flower. This process is called photosynthesis, “Paphs” require a much lower light intensity than cattleyas, dendrobiums or cymbidiums for this to occur at an optimum level. An easy light test is to move your hand about 50cm above the foliage on a sunny day. If a noticeable shadow is cast on the leaves, apply more shade. Most people who say they don’t have “much luck with slippers” keep them either too bright or grow them in pots too large. When growing outdoors, shade cloth with a density of 90 % is recommended or better still, a double layer of 70% so that one layer can be removed in late Autumn and added again at the end of Winter. For indoor growing, bright light but no sun (weather direct or filtered) is best. Paph leaves should always be a lush green. POTTING -­‐ It is worth remembering that most Paphs die from over-­‐potting. The smallest pot possible should be used to comfortably fit the roots. Overly long roots are best ‘spiralled’ into the pot by turning the pot until the roots are wound in. Frequent potting is beneficial but no more than twice a year, however healthy and mature plants can confidently be left in the same pot for two years. Suitable materials for potting include bark, coconut chips, perlite, polystyrene, shell grit, and gravel. Particle size should not exceed 15 mm of any ingredient. I like the bark component to be at least 50% of the volume with some coconut chips for extra water holding. It is important for the mix to be moist but never wet when potting. TEMPERATURE -­‐ The optimum temperature for most Paphs is around 26°C during the day and relative humidity of around 50% -­‐ 60%. Paphs are however, quite tolerant to extremes. Even 40°C and just short of freezing for short periods will do no harm, but prolonged extremes will slow down growth and eventually kill. Draughts or strong winds, especially on hot days will desecrate the leaves. Air movement or fans are not required. WATERING -­‐ If you only have a few plants, stand the pots in the sink or a container overnight with the water level about half way up the pots, once a week. This will give them an even soaking. Rain water is preferable, fertilizer can be added. Pot plants should always be given a good soaking when dry, rather than small amounts often. FERTILIZER -­‐ Most fertilizer brands including fish and seaweed products for indoor plants are suitable if used at a quarter to half recommended strength about once every third watering and less frequently during Winter and extremely hot weather. DELIVERY & PACKING -­‐ Packing and postage is $18.00 anywhere in Australia. Orders of $500.00 or more are freight free. All plants and seedlings are sent bare root. They are well packed and suffer practically no set-­‐back. There is no sense in paying freight for heavy pots and compost. Most plants get dislodged or loosened in the pots in transport and it is far better to grow them in your own mix. 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 11 Please Note: -­‐
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Payment with order please Please supply phone number with order. Western Australian customers please add $35 towards fumigation costs. Delivery: Plants are sent bare root via Regular Australia Post. Packing and postage charge is $18.00 with exception of very large plants (which would be advised). -­‐ Prices and availability subject to change without notice. -­‐ All prices include GST. -­‐ Credit Card payments require a 5% bank fee. Alternately payment can be made by Postal Money Order or Cheque made out to N. Zurcher. In order for you to succeed in growing these magnificent orchids I am happy to give free plant cultural advice over the phone most evenings between 7 & 8 pm. *Visitors will be surprised with a show of flowering orchids all year round, but are welcome by appointment only. Phone: 08 8380 9360 International: +61 8 8380 9360 Mobile: 0405 088 479 www.nickysslippers.com.au 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 12 O R D E R F O R M Date: ______/______/_______ Nicky Zurcher, PO Box 326, Virginia, SA, 5120, Australia Ph.: +61 8 8380 9360 Qty Description Size Cost Each Total Subtotal (add 5% if paying by Credit card) $ Plus Freight $ 18.00 Total $ If sold out may we substitute with equal or better quality?  Yes  No Please add 5% to total amount to cover Credit Card charges Select:  Cheque  Postal Money Order  Bankcard  MasterCard  VISA Card number: __________________________________________________________________ Expiry date: ____/______/______ Signature: ________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Post code: _____________ State: _______________ Phone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________________ 08/2012 Nicky’s Slippers www.nickysslippers.com.au Page 13