These Paphiopedilum hybrids flower sequentially for 2 years or more per flower spike. The flowers emerge one at a time and last for a month or more before the flower falls off and another bud emerges to take its place. 20-35 flowers may be produced on a single spike. When a new growth appears at the base of the plant and matures, another flower spike will be produced and when the new spike starts flowering, you can cut the old spike off the old growth. Water as the potting mix approaches dryness which is approximately every 4-5 days.