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Paphiopedilum spicerianum
Paphiopedilum spicerianum

Paphiopedilum spicerianum

  • Light:☀️☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️🌡️
  • Water:💦💦
  • Dormancy: no
  • Fragrance: No
  • Location: Windowsill/Greenhouse
22,50€ - 22,50€
22,50€
22,50€ - 22,50€
22,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Paphiopedilum spicerianum

Name: Paphiopedilum spicerianum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer

Synonyms: Cypripedium spicerianum Rchb.f.

Etymology: Paphiopedilum combines Paphos, a place associated with Aphrodite, with the Greek word for "slipper"; spicerianum honors the British orchid enthusiast Henry Spicer.

Origin/Distribution: Northeastern India and adjacent parts of the eastern Himalayas.

Location/Habitat: Terrestrial or lithophytic orchid of humus-rich, well-drained sites in humid mountain forests. Cultivate in partial shade, with good air circulation, at approximately 14–25 °C. Keep the fine to medium substrate consistently slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Description and Notes: Paphiopedilum spicerianum forms compact fans of narrow green leaves. The usually solitary flower has a large white dorsal sepal with green and purple markings, lateral petals, and a darker shoe-shaped lip. Consistent moisture, low-calcium water, and regular fresh air promote healthy roots.