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Phragmipedium besseae

Phragmipedium besseae

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️🌡️
  • Water:💦  💦  💦
  • Rest period: no
  • Scent: No
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
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39,00€ - 39,00€
39,00€
39,00€ - 39,00€
39,00€

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

Phragmipedium besseae

Name: Phragmipedium besseae Dodson & J.Kuhn

Synonyms: Paphiopedilum besseae Dodson & J.Kuhn

Etymology: The genus name Phragmipedium is derived from Greek and refers to the segmented, slipper-shaped lip; besseae honors Elizabeth Locke Besse.

First description: In 1981 by Calaway H. Dodson and J. Kuhn.

Origin/Distribution: The species is native to Ecuador and Peru.

Location/Habitat: It grows terrestrially or lithophytically in perpetually moist, often mossy locations. We cultivate it under intermediate conditions at around 15–25 °C, with high humidity, bright filtered light, and good air circulation.

Description and Notes: Phragmipedium besseae is known for its exceptionally vivid red to orange-red flowers, which may appear successively on an inflorescence. We keep the airy, moisture-retentive substrate evenly moist and never let the roots dry out completely.