Orchid-Paphiopedilum
Orchid-Lady slipper
ID#939
Orchid - Evergreen Hybrid
Zone: 55F - 95F degrees
Date:(1)March 8, 2015
Location: Glasshouse
Genus comprises about 60 species in the Asia tropics from southern India to New Guinea and the Philippines. They are known as “Lady’s slippers” because of their pouch like lips. All Paphiopedilum have flowers of a similar plan. Lacking pseudobulbs, they prefer a moisture-retaining epiphytic compost and medium light levels.
Hybrid: Plant without label, most likely came from Lehua orchids.
March 2015
Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center
5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616 Phone: (919)-878-8877
waiting for flowers.
long narrow green leaves
waiting for flowers.
February 2017