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

Synonym:Cypripedium bellatulum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

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