The House of Orchids

Jul 07 2008

Paphiopedilum Orchids

Posted by: admin in Orchids, Paphiopedilum Orchids

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.

Paph. delenatii dunkel IN SPIKE!
US $34.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:26:37 PST

Paph. BERENICE- multifloral hybrid- IN SPIKE!
US $34.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:31:16 PST

Paph. STONE LOVELY HYBRID - IN SPIKE!
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:35:02 PST

Paph. philippinense alba - SPECIES IN SPIKE
US $44.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:37:57 PST

Paph. charlesworthii alba "Pride of Tokyo" hybrid-BUD!
US $24.99 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 16:22:52 PST

SVO Very Select Yellow Sc. Beaufort Mini-Catt Orchid Hybrid
US $41.00 (6 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:12 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) King Charles, post-bloom, three growths
US $7.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:18 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) complex cross, ACTUAL BLOOM! Two individuals of one clone!
US $18.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:21 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) Vera Pellachia x sukhakulii! FIVE UNBLOOMED GROWTHS!
US $12.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:31 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) spicerianum species! FIVE GROWTHS! POST-BLOOM
US $9.99 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:36 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) Maiden Paradise sib. cross, ACTUAL BLOOM! three growths!
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:40 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) henryanum species, post-bloom, two growths
US $7.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:46 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) wardii species. POST-BLOOM! THREE GROWTHS!
US $7.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:47 PST

Paphiopedium (Paph) spicerianum, ACTUAL PREVIOUS BLOOM! five growths!
US $15.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:00:49 PST

JEWELL ORCHIDS – Paph Pinocchio orchid plant
US $9.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:01:14 PST

SVO Very Select Red Cattleya - Pot. Rubescence Hybrid
US $19.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:02:41 PST

Paphiopedilum (Lacewing x Irish Lullaby) — IN FLOWER!
US $104.50 (16 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:02:46 PST

Paphiopedilum Betty Glenn — IN SPIKE!
US $20.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:03:03 PST

SVO Very Select Red Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:04:12 PST

SVO Very Select Red Cattleya Hybrid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:06:57 PST

Paphiopedilum William Ambler - Orchid Hybrid
US $20.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:07:13 PST

Paphiopedilum Nori's Song - Orchid Hybrid
US $15.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:08:18 PST

SVO Very Select Red Cattleya Hybrid
US $19.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:08:36 PST

Paphiopedilum (Jolly Master X (Clair de Lune x Macabre)) — IN FLOWER!
US $29.00 (3 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:10:43 PST

SVO Very Select Coral Red Mini- Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:10:51 PST

Paphiopedilum barbigerum - Orchid Hybrid
US $20.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:11:20 PST

SVO Very Select Red Purple Mini - Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:12:55 PST

Paph. (Fumi's Delight x Conco-bellatulum) — IN FLOWER!
US $20.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:13:15 PST

SVO Very Select Cerise Red Mini - Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:14:55 PST

SVO Very Select Red Mini - Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:16:12 PST

Paph. (primulinum var. flavum x Avalon Mist) — IN-FLOWER!
US $20.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:16:38 PST

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum - Orchid Species
US $41.00 (15 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:17:39 PST

SVO Very Select Red Purple Mini - Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:18:35 PST

Paphiopedilum delenatii - Orchid Species
US $10.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:19:11 PST

SVO Very Select Red Cattleya Hybrid
US $19.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:20:12 PST

SVO Very Select Yellow w/ Orange Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:22:14 PST

Paph tigrinum 'The Lone Ranger' HCC/AOS — IN-SPIKE!
US $202.50 (7 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:23:38 PST

SVO Very Select Peach Cattleya Hybrid
US $24.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:24:02 PST

SVO Very Select Pink Cattleya Orchid Hybrid - Outstanding!
US $35.99 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:26:41 PST

Paphiopedilum Norito Hasegawa — IN-BUD!
US $20.50 (2 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:29:58 PST

Paphiopedilum Locchio Orchid Plant
US $12.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 19:45:38 PST

1 Plant - Orchid Species Paphiopedilum charlesworthii (No ship USA)
US $8.00
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:13:30 PST

Paph.-Orchid-Black Rook x Infrared-Mottled foliage!!!!
US $18.95
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:50:07 PST

Paph. henryanum orchid species hybrid - 5+ Growths - IN SPIKE
US $26.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:01:58 PST

Paphiopedilum no tag previously bloom 3 growths #4
US $24.99
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 15:23:24 PST

Paphiopedilum no tag previously bloom 3 growths #5
US $19.99
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 15:29:40 PST

Paphiopedium emersonii 1growth in bud
US $18.00
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 17:07:57 PST

Paphiopedilum rhizomatosum 2growths adult sales promotions 20% off
US $10.40
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 17:13:38 PST

PAPHIOPEDILUM VENUSTUM ALBUM X PAPH VENUSTUM ORCHID in flower
US $15.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 19:04:21 PST

Paph. glaucophyllum alba orchid hybrid - IN BUD/BLOOM
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 19:19:15 PST

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