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Orchid, Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin

Paphiopedilum

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Green
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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