Venus Slipper Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid, Tiny Flowered Paphiopedilum, Paphiopedilum globulosum, Paphiopedilum micranthum f. alboflavum, Paphiopedilum micranthum f. glanzeanum, Paphiopedilum micranthum subsp. eburneum, Paphiopedilum micranthum var. alboflavum, Paphiopedilum micranthum var. glanzeanum, Paphiopedilum micranthum var. oblatum
Paphiopedilum micranthum (Tiny Flowered Paphiopedilum) is a terrestrial or lithophytic orchid boasting charming flowers, 2-4 in. across (5-10 cm), adorned with a pink to whitish pouch, pale yellow sepals with purple hues, and a circular, white and yellow staminode dotted of red. Blooming in the spring and summer, the flowers are borne singly (rarely 2) on upright green stems spotted with purple. The blossoms are long-lasting, about 2-3 weeks. The attractive foliage of dark and light green mottled, oblong-elliptic leaves, up to 5 in. long (14 cm), is spotted purple underneath. The colorful leaves make this orchid an attractive houseplant even when it is not in bloom. Native to China, in the southeastern province of Yunnan and northeastern Vietnam, Paphiopedilum micranthum grows in the forests on calcareous rocky soils or in the crevices exposed north between 3280-5580 ft. (1000-1700 m) of altitude. A particularly ornamental species for the flowers as well as for the foliage.
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Plant Type | Houseplants, Orchids |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Paphiopedilum |
Common names | Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 3" - 10" (8cm - 25cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Houseplants, Orchids |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Paphiopedilum |
Common names | Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 3" - 10" (8cm - 25cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
How many Paphiopedilum micranthum (Tiny Flowered Paphiopedilum) do I need for my garden?
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