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Orchid, Paphiopedilum Metolius River

Paphiopedilum

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Paphiopedilum by Keyring
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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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage

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

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time

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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

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting

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DC metro, VA (Zone 7b) | December 2006 | positive

The parents of this grex are Paph. Sheila Hanes and Paph. Donna Hanes. Flowers are yellows and greens.

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