Species Orchid, Shaggy Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilumhirsutissimum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Species: hirsutissimum (her-soot-TEE-see-mum)

Synonym:Cordula hirsutissima

Synonym:Cypripedium hirsutissimum

Synonym:Paphiopedilum chiwuanum

Synonym:Paphiopedilum esquirolei

Synonym:Paphiopedilum saccopetalum

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

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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