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Paphiopedilum 9cm H20cm

Paphiopedilum 9cm H20cm

£30.00 GBP
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Meet the Paphiopedilum—the Slipper Orchid royalty. With her jaw-dropping, pouch-like lip that looks like a high-fashion satin slipper and dramatically patterned "wings," she is the ultimate exotic showstopper. Bold, architectural, and undeniably regal, she is here to turn your plant shelf into a total statement gallery.

  • The Formal Name: Paphiopedilum (various species)
  • The Nickname: Lady's Slipper Orchid
  • Roots: Highly coveted terrestrial and lithophytic wonders native to the humid forest floors of Southeast Asia.
  • Natural Vibe: Shaded jungle floors, growing among mossy rocks where she drinks in damp, filtered air.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves moderate, indirect light. Direct sun rays will easily scorch her beautiful, patterned foliage.
  • Best Room: A bright bedroom or an elegant office space with filtered morning light.
  • Snacks: Feed with a specialized orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every 2 weeks during active growth.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity lover (50–70% is her sweet spot). Use a pebble tray if your indoor air gets dry.
  • Cosy Factor: Perfectly happy in standard home warmth (18–24°C). She appreciates a slight drop in temperature at night.
  • Thirst: Keep her roots consistently damp but never waterlogged. Water just as the medium begins to feel dry to the touch.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! Completely non-toxic and safe for your curious four-legged companions.
  • The Bedding: A fine, free-draining orchid mix—think fine fir bark compost blended with perlite and charcoal.
  • Family Tree: Best propagated by carefully dividing mature, multi-growth clumps during a spring repot.
  • Space Needs: Stays compact and upright, typically reaching about 20–40 cm in height.
  • Speed: A patient, slow-to-moderate grower. Every exotic pouch bloom is a major botanical event.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch closely for mealybugs hiding flat underneath her fan-shaped leaf structures.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years after she finishes flowering to keep her fine bark medium fresh and aerated.
  • Haircut: Snip off the flower spike at the absolute base once the bloom has fully faded to preserve her energy.
  • Fresh Air: A sophisticated indoor cleanser that filters the air while serving up elite tropical vibes.
  • Plant Lore: Her name comes from the Greek "Paphia" (an epithet of Aphrodite) and "pedilon" (slipper), referencing her divine, slipper-like shape.
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