Species Orchid, Purple Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilumpurpuratum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Species
purpuratum (pur-pur-AH-tum)
Synonym
Cordula purpurata
Cypripedium purpuratum
Cypripedium sinicum
Paphiopedilum sinicum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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
Regional

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

This species of Paphiopedilum belongs to the Barbata section, recognized by mottled foliage and lateral petals that have raised black 'wa...Read More

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