Today we talk Slipper orchids once again, but this time a more practical approach!
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First of all, here are some culture guidelines for Paphiopedilums http://www.aos.org/orchids/orchids-a-...

Slipper orchids in general are terrestrial, or litophytes, they don't produce aerial roots. So it's important to provide the right balance of moisture and air in the medium, as well as potting them with the root line bellow the medium.

Flower spikes are formed from the top of the fan and finishes the growth cycle of that growth. here is how to train the flower spike in case you want it straight    • How to shape a Paphiopedilum flower s...  

Great companion plants are Drosera and Pinguicula, as they keep the fungus gnats on the low side! They don't like hard water or fertilizer, so use very pure water with carnivorous plants!

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Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Bark mix NoName + Coconut coir IKEA
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx

Fertilizer and suppliments:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)

Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Decorative Tolumnia pots http://bit.ly/2NbOfY4 (affiliate link)
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI

Lighting:
LED shop pannels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T

Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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