Close-up image of beautiful pink Paphiopedilum flower commonly known as the Slipper Orchid, image taken against a soft background
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Jacky Parker / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
DHJ5A2File size:
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3934 x 2623 px | 33.3 x 22.2 cm | 13.1 x 8.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
3 January 2013Location:
Iver, Buckinghamshire, England, UKMore information:
This is a group of mostly terrestrial orchids (growing in the ground), but unlike many other terrestrial orchids, they do not produce pseudobulbs at the base of their stems. Grow Paphiopedilum in a shaded position in summer, with protection from direct sunshine. Move to a position in bright, un-shaded light in winter. The plain green-leaved slipper orchids are cool temperature growers, preferring a growing temperature range of 10-25°C (50-77°F), and requiring a minimum winter temperature of 10-13°C (50-55°F). The mottled-leaved types tend to require a warmer temperature, needing a minimum night temperature of 18°C (65°F) and a daytime temperature of 20-30°C (68-86°F) with high humidity. Slipper orchids generally flower from November to March, but flowers can appear at any time of the year. Flowers last up to three months, and may need support with a stake.