Orchid, Paphiopedilum Metolius River

Paphiopedilum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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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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