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Lady Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum spp.)
Venus SlipperLady Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum spp.
Lady Slipper Orchid
Venus SlipperLady Slipper Orchid
Lady’s or Venus’ Slipper Orchids, so named from the unusual shape of the pouch (labellum) of the flower, which was said to resemble a lady’s slipper. The pouch functions by trapping insects so that they are forced to climb up past the staminode, behind which they collect or deposit pollinia.These sympodial orchids lack pseudobulbs. Instead they grow robust shoots, each with several leaves. These can be short and rounded or long and narrow, and typically have a mottled pattern.
Do not get water in the pouches, as that will cause the flowers to deteriorate. Flowers should last in good condition on the plants for two to three months.
FlowerForm
China, India, SE Asia, Pacific Islands
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Y
Medium Green
Strap-like : Thick
Epiphyte : Terrestrial
Brown : Green : Maroon : Tan : White : Yellow
Fall : Winter
Average
Filtered Light : Light Shade
Moist : Rich : Well-drained
Humid : Medium
Sunset Zones
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