Species Orchid, Outstanding Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilumsuperbiens

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Species: superbiens (soo-PER-bee-enz)

Synonym:Cordula curtisii

Synonym:Cordula superbiens

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

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

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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