Orchid Care > Paphiopedilum
 Download the full care sheet HERE | Paphiopedilums are the Old World relatives of North American temper- ate-zone lady’s-slipper orchids, the cypripediums. Perhaps no other orchid excites the same dedication as do these semiterrestrials. And, hap- pily, “paphs” are one of the best orchids for home growing, requiring only fairly bright light and normal home temperatures to provide some of the orchid kingdom’s longest-lasting and most exotic blooms. There are classi- cally several general types of paphiopedilums requiring slightly different cultural regimes, though all should do well with the general care instructions given here. Slipper orchids can last eight to 10 weeks or more in bloom... |
*Care sheets are used with permission and provided by the American Orchid Society (AOS). The beautiful drawings are designed by the late Marion Sheehan.