Species Orchid, Spicer's Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilumspicerianum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Synonym
Cordula spiceriana
Cypripedium spicerianum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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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0
neutral
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | April 2005 | positive

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