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Species Orchid, Outstanding Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilumsuperbiens

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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
superbiens (soo-PER-bee-enz)
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Synonym
Cordula curtisii
Cordula superbiens
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Pale Green
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Regional
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