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Paphiopedilum
Name - From Paphia - the town of Paphos on Cyprus which was the main
seat of worship for Aphrodite (Venus). Pedilon means slipper, hence its common
names - slipper orchid or lady slipper orchid. It is pronounced PA-fee-oh-ped-ill-um.
Description - An impressive orchid flower with a large lip. Some of
the strap shaped leaves are mottled, some plain. Each leaf rosette produces just
one flower per year.
Origin - Tropical Asia
Colour
- A range of beautiful patterns in combinations of yellows, greens, browns, purples
and maroons
Family - Orchidaceae
Care Tips - Semi-shade
and room temperatures and, as for most orchids, high humidity. Mist frequently
and keep on a saucer of water. After flowering keep cool at night and in brighter
light in the day. Feed with orchid food at every third or fourth watering.
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