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Orchidaceae
Orchid, Paphiopedilum Song of Mississippi
Paphiopedilum
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Family
Orchidaceae
(or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Paphiopedilum
(paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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
Unknown - Tell us
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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
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