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Slipper Orchid

Paphiopedilum hybrid · Orchidaceae

A terrestrial orchid with mottled leaves and a single waxy bloom bearing a distinctive pouched lip in green, mahogany and spotted tones. A long-lasting, shade-loving collector's orchid.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Perennial
  • Light
    Full Shade, Part Shade
  • Water
    Moist / Regular
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Tropical, Subtropical
  • Frost
    Frost-Tender
  • Mature size
    0.3 m H × 0.3 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen, Variegated Foliage
  • Flowering
    Winter Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Slow-Growing
  • Maintenance
    Moderate Maintenance

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