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

Synonym:Cypripedium purpuratum

Synonym:Cypripedium sinicum

Synonym:Paphiopedilum sinicum

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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

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