Paphiopedilum Graham Robertson (sukhakulii x henryanum)

Paphiopedilum Graham Robertson is a primary hybrid of Paph. sukhakulii × Paph. henryanum, registered by Paphanatics in 1992. It pairs sukhakulii's broad, horizontally held petals, heavily freckled in maroon, with henryanum's rosy, spotted dorsal and glossy pouch. The result is a compact slipper in green, rose, chestnut and red, over attractively mottled leaves. Sukhakulii grows on the shady forest floor of northeastern Thailand, and henryanum on limestone in southern China and northern Vietnam. Both like intermediate warmth. Grow in low to moderate light at 60–85°F, in a fine bark mix kept evenly moist, with occasional calcium for the henryanum side. Blooming size — photos are representative of the plant size and maturity available. A proven primary hybrid that blooms readily indoors.