How do you grow Paphiopedilum indoors?
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How do you grow Paphiopedilum indoors?
These plants grow well under typical indoor light conditions, either near a window or under fluorescent lighting. Don’t keep them in the intense direct sunlight of a south-facing window, and don’t expose them to temperatures over 85 degrees F. (30 degrees C.) for long periods.
Why are my Paphiopedilum leaves turning yellow?
Wilted or yellow leaves is a sign of major stress, most likely in the watering department. Paphs do not have pseudobulbs to hold water so they cannot be allowed to dry out. Likewise, they cannot be allowed to sit in water for long periods of time or the roots will rot leaving the plant no way of taking up the water.
Is Paphiopedilum a carnivorous?
PAPHIOPEDILUM – LADY SLIPPER – POUCH ORCHID These plants are not carnivorous, although they resemble the pitcher plants found in swamps.
What is Paphiopedilum armeniacum?
Paphiopedilum armeniacum is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is known commonly as the apricot orange paphiopedilum and golden slipper orchid. It is endemic to China, where it occurs only in Yunnan.
Is PapH armeniacum a species or a color variant?
Initially, Cribb (Cribb & Tang 1983) raised the possibility that Paph. armeniacum may be a color variant of Paph. delenatii. As more plants became available, Cribb and other taxonomists realized Paph. armeniacum warranted species status.
Is Paphiopedilum a specimen plant?
Paphiopedilums grow easily into specimen plants because, with good culture, they branch freely and regularly. Since paphiopedilums are capable of producing flowers on rootless growths, particular care in watering must be taken in growing a specimen plant in order to provide the lovely display of blooms with a healthy, extended root system.
How do you care for Paphiopedilum armeniacum?
CultivationPaphiopedilum armeniacum is relatively easy to cultivate, but needs a dryish winter period (misted only), alongside increased light intensity, to encourage flowering. It thrives in strong, diffused light and cool, moist air at 60 to 80% relative humidity.
