Orchid, Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin
Paphiopedilum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Additional cultivar information: (Paph philippinense x Paph rothschildianum)
Hybridized by Statter 1901

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

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

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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

Patent Information

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