Venus Slipper Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid, Spicer's Paphiopedilum, Cordula spiceriana, Cypripedium spicerianum, Paphiopedilum spicerianum f. immaculatum,
Paphiopedilum spicerianum (Spicer’s Paphiopedilum) is an evergreen, tender orchid boasting striking green and brown flowers, 2-3 across (5-7 cm), noted for their reflexed white dorsal marked with a purple vertical strip up its center. This unique white dorsal is so special that Paphiopedilum spicerianum has been used frequently as a parent in breeding, with the hope of sharing this stunning feature with its progeny. Blooming from fall through winter, the flowers are borne usually singly (rarely 2) on upright purple stems. Spicer’s Paphiopedilum usually flowers twice per year once established. The attractive foliage of clear, dull green leaves, up to 6-12 in. long (15-30 cm), is speckled purple on the outer surface towards the base. Native to the Assam region of India, the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Yunnan China, Paphiopedilum spicerianum grows in moist and shaded places on limestone mountain cliffs in soil or rocks at elevations of 980-6500 ft. (300-2000 m). Paphiopedilum spicerianum is one of the easiest slipper orchid species to grow.
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Plant Type | Orchids |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Paphiopedilum |
Common names | Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall, Winter |
Height | 8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
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 | Orchids |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Paphiopedilum |
Common names | Orchid, Lady Slipper Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall, Winter |
Height | 8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
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 spicerianum (Spicer’s Paphiopedilum) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Paphiopedilum spicerianum (Spicer’s Paphiopedilum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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