Family Orchidaceae Tribe Cypripedilinae Rank Species | Subtribe Cypripediodeae Higher classification Paphiopedilum | |
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Similar Paphiopedilum, Orchids, Paphiopedilum delenatii, Paphiopedilum malipoense, Paphiopedilum armeniacum | ||
Paphiopedilum micranthum plants for sale
Paphiopedilum micranthum, described in 1951, is commonly known as the Silver Slipper Orchid or Hard-leaved Pocket Orchid. It blooms during late winter to early summer with one flower per inflorescence. Flowers are fragrant
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- Paphiopedilum micranthum plants for sale
- Paphiopedilum micranthum
- Distribution
- Culture
- Varieties
- References
Paphiopedilum micranthum
Distribution
Paphiopedilum micranthum is found from northern Vietnam to western and northern Guangxi, southeastern Yunnan and western Guizhou (China), at elevations of 360 to 1600 meters. The plant is found on cliffs and in crevices which contain leaf litter, limestone, and clay. The area is subjected to fog in the winter and heavy rain from late spring to summer.
Culture
Keep plant in moderately shaded area with intermediate temperatures around 30 °F to 88 °F and humidity of 60 to 80%. The plant is easy to bloom and requires a well-drained mix such as a mixture of gravel, perlite and bark. Keep plant cool during the winter.
Varieties
