- Botanical name: Paphiopedilum 'Paphiopedilum Hybrids'
- Common name: Slipper orchid
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Plant Type: Houseplant
- Key features:
- Flowers
Paphiopedilums are some of the most widely cultivated of the orchids. Commonly called slipper orchids, the name refers to the lip of the flower which, is pouch shaped and used to attract pollinators.
Paphiopedilum hybrids enjoy moderate humidity and temperatures, many modern hybrids are easier to grow at home than the original species. In winter give Paphiopedilum hybrids full light, water sparingly, but don’t allow the compost to dry out between watering.
How to grow Paphiopedilum 'Paphiopedilum hybrids'
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Plant size
24cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Paphiopedilum 'Paphiopedilum hybrids' and wildlife
Paphiopedilum 'Paphiopedilum Hybrids' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Paphiopedilum 'Paphiopedilum hybrids' poisonous?
Paphiopedilum 'Paphiopedilum Hybrids' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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