Lady Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum sp.
Family: Orchidaceae
Native Range: Southeast Asia, Southern China, Indian subcontinent
Native Habitat: Forest floor
Cultural Use/Significance: This genus is primarily
terrestrial orchids.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Plain green leaved prefers 50-77°F, Mottled leaved and strap-leaved prefer 68-86°F.
Irrigation: Allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter. Avoid wetting leaves or using cold
water. In greenhouses, water daily.
Relative Humidity: 40-50%
Fertilizer: Apply every 2-3 weeks, reduce in winter
Substrate: Fine to medium-grade orchid bark, or tree fern fiber. Moisture retention with excellent draininage.
Light: Shade in summer, Full sun in winter
Citations:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/paphiopedilum/growing-guide
https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/care-sheets/paphiopedilum-culture-sheet
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Portals/0/Kemper%20Gardens/Fact%20Sheets/Orchids%20-%20Paphiopedilum%20%282020%29.pdf
Native Range: Southeast Asia, Southern China, Indian subcontinent
Native Habitat: Forest floor
Cultural Use/Significance: This genus is primarily
terrestrial orchids.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Plain green leaved prefers 50-77°F, Mottled leaved and strap-leaved prefer 68-86°F.
Irrigation: Allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter. Avoid wetting leaves or using cold
water. In greenhouses, water daily.
Relative Humidity: 40-50%
Fertilizer: Apply every 2-3 weeks, reduce in winter
Substrate: Fine to medium-grade orchid bark, or tree fern fiber. Moisture retention with excellent draininage.
Light: Shade in summer, Full sun in winter
Citations:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/paphiopedilum/growing-guide
https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/care-sheets/paphiopedilum-culture-sheet
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Portals/0/Kemper%20Gardens/Fact%20Sheets/Orchids%20-%20Paphiopedilum%20%282020%29.pdf
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