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Paphiopedilummicranthum

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Paphiopedilum micranthum by DaylilySLP
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
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Species
micranthum (my-KRANTH-um)
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Synonym
Paphiopedilum globulosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This species is another member of the Parvisepalum section. The green, heavily pink-striped petals are fairly small but the large pink p...Read More

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