Orchid, Paphiopedilum Song of Mississippi
Paphiopedilum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Additional cultivar information: (Paph Maudiae x Paph glaucophyllum)
Hybridized by Rands 1975

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

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

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