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Orchid, Paphiopedilum Maudiae 'Silverado'

Paphiopedilum

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Englishtown, New Jersey

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