The Paphiopedilum (lady slipper orchid) are closely related to the hardy, North American lady slippers, and get their name from “Paphos; a city in Cyprus associated with Venus” and “pedilon; slipper or sandal.” Paphiopedilum orchids are mostly terrestrial, dwarf to moderate sized plants that have flat leaves growing from a fanlike base. After the new leaves form, the flower stem rises up from between the leaves. The long lasting, two to five inch flowers usually grow on individual stems six to twenty inches tall. The flowers are usually shades or sometimes striking combinations of green, white, maroon, brown, or yellow.
The care of Paphiopedilum orchids depends roughly on their leaves. Those with plain leaves originally came from higher, cooler altitudes and prefer intermediate temperatures. Those with mottled leaves came from lower, warmer areas and prefer warm temperatures with night temperatures over 60°F.
Paphiopedilums like filtered light, good air circulation, and excellent drainage. Keep them evenly moist while they are growing and give them less water while they are resting. Keep the water off the leaves to avoid rot. They grow well in a window or under lights as long as the temperature is not above 85°F.
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Paphiopedilum bellatulum / orchid species (1 Plant) US $4.35 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 3:00:37 PST |
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PAPH.YERBA BUENA X GOLDEN DAYS 'GRANNY' ORCHID B/S US $24.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 20:50:55 PST |
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Paphiopedilum exul /Orchid species 1 plant US $9.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 6:51:56 PST |
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Orchid species (Paphiopedilum godefroyae) 1 Plant US $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 12:37:27 PST |
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Paphiopedilum gratrixianum / orchid species (plant) US $19.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:44:24 PST |
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Paphiopedilum Somer's Isle X Magic Flame - Ladyslipper US $8.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:50:58 PST |
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Paphiopedilum venustum ladyslipper Paph seedling US $4.75 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:04:15 PST |
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The Slipper Orchids by Catherine Cash (1991, Hardcover) US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:30:27 PST |
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Paphiopedilum armeniacum-original(1 plant with bud) US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:54:53 PST |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $15.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:08:03 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $20.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:25:55 PDT |
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Paph. MAGIC LEOPARD x FAIRRIEANUM - IN SPIKE US $12.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:28:30 PDT |
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Paph. primulinum v. album - GREAT PARENTS - IN BUD US $21.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:30:12 PDT |
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Paph.BERENICE (philippinense x lowii) - IN SPIKE US $34.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:32:14 PDT |
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Paph.YOSEMITE MOON HYBRID - IN BUD US $21.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:34:01 PDT |
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Paph. urbanianum - SPECIES - DOUBLE SPIKE US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:35:08 PDT |
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Paph.SHADOWMASTER X RAISIN CANDY - IN BUD US $12.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:36:15 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:40:42 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:58:00 PDT |
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SVO Coerulea BLUE Cattleya lueddemaniana Orchid-Species US $15.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:05:12 PDT |
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SVO Select Cattleya Orchid - Choice mini Laelia! US $17.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:12:41 PDT |
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SVO Very Select Cattleya Orchid - Mini Bright Goldsl! US $19.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:17:37 PDT |
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SVO Very Select Cattleya Orchid - Slc. Tokyo Life! US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:18:23 PDT |
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SVO Select Cattleya Orchid - Nice Slc. Tokyo Life! US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:18:32 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:23:29 PDT |
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Orchid Paph Vini Hybrid .Dark. in Bud US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 21:49:56 PDT |
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Orchid Paphiopedilum henryanum (1 plant) US $9.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 8:51:14 PDT |
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Orchid Paphiopedilum barbigerum -original (1 plant) US $9.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 8:57:31 PDT |
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Orchid Paphiopedilum delenatii(1 plant) US $9.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:00:45 PDT |
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pretty Paphiopedilum bellatulum-original (1 plant) US $9.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:01:31 PDT |
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Orchid Paphiopedilum rhizomatosum-original (1 plant) US $9.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:03:42 PDT |
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Orchid Paphiopedilum emersonii-original (1 plant) US $20.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:09:15 PDT |
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Paphiopedilum Prime Child US $24.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:46:32 PDT |
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EDWARD FLAME X RED CHILI PAPHIOPEDILUM ORCHID FLOWER US $38.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 17:36:37 PDT |
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Excellent Phrag Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 17:56:24 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 18:09:41 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 19:05:42 PDT |
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Excellent Paph Flask Monsoon Flora Orchids US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 19:15:57 PDT |
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Paphiopedilum niveum Orchid Species seedling!!!!!!!!!!! US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 13:50:48 PDT |
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LAEVIGAT X ROTHSCHILDIANUM PAPHIOPEDILUM ORCHID FLOWER US $40.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 17:30:15 PDT |
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Paph Song of Love orchid large seedling lowii hybrid US $16.50 End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 8:56:41 PDT |
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Orchid-Paph druryi 'Orchid Loft' HCC/AOS NBS Division!! US $45.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 19:59:07 PDT |
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30 Paphiopedilum Paph Orchids IN SPIKE Orchids-2-U! US $299.99 End Date: Tuesday Mar-23-2010 8:09:53 PDT |
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Paphiopedilum delenatii vinicolor / orchid species US $70.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-24-2010 14:53:01 PDT |
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Very pretty Paphiopedilum henryanum Braem (1 plant) US $15.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-27-2010 8:03:44 PDT |
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Paphiopedilum delenatii species orchid US $6.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-27-2010 17:22:05 PDT |
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Very pretty Paphiopedilum emersonii-original (1 plant) US $40.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-28-2010 21:13:16 PDT |
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The Genus Paphiopedilum in China (Genuine) US $46.50 End Date: Sunday Mar-28-2010 21:29:03 PDT |
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Very pretty Paphiopedilum Concolor-original (1 plant) US $40.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-28-2010 22:08:19 PDT |
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Very pretty Paphiopedilum purpuratum-original (1 plant) US $50.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-28-2010 22:22:04 PDT |
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