Species Orchid, Enchanting Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilumbellatulum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Species
bellatulum (bel-LAH-tuh-lum)
Synonym
Cordula bellatula
Cypripedium bellatulum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

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