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Paphiopedilum Care

A greenhouse of cool Paphiopedilums

  
Paphiopedilums are great - they are easy to care for and bloom for 2-3 months! There are warm types and cool types. I happen to like cool ones better, but its up to you. Paphipedilums are compact and usually have 1 flower per stem.






Preferences


Humidity

Paphiopedilums like humidity, but it isn't as important as it is to some of the other orchids. Since they aren't huge plants give them lots of room - their leaves shouldn't be touching other plants.

Light and Air

Shade and good ventilation are required. About 15-20% sunlight is good, but not directly on the leaves.

Watering

Paphiopedilums need to be watered before they dry out.

Paphiopedilum
Warm Paphiopedilum
 

Temperature

Warm Paphiopedilums like 60-70 night, 70-85 day, cool Paphiopedilums like 50-65 night, 70-85 day.

Potting

Repot every year in fine bark!



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