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Orchid, Paphiopedilum Holdenii

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

Keene, New Hampshire

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This is a relatively easy orchid to grow in the home. They require watering about once a week. Light should be direct east exposure or ...Read More

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