{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-9cm-h20cm-kal0000001","title":"Paphiopedilum 9cm H20cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paphiopedilum (various species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady's Slipper Orchid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly coveted terrestrial and lithophytic wonders native to the humid forest floors of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded jungle floors, growing among mossy rocks where she drinks in damp, filtered air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e She loves moderate, indirect light. Direct sun rays will easily scorch her beautiful, patterned foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bedroom or an elegant office space with filtered morning light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a specialized orchid fertiliser at quarter-strength every 2 weeks during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity lover (50–70% is her sweet spot). Use a pebble tray if your indoor air gets dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly happy in standard home warmth (18–24°C). She appreciates a slight drop in temperature at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep her roots consistently damp but never waterlogged. Water just as the medium begins to feel dry to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePet-Friendly!\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely non-toxic and safe for your curious four-legged companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine, free-draining orchid mix—think fine fir bark compost blended with perlite and charcoal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best propagated by carefully dividing mature, multi-growth clumps during a spring repot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stays compact and upright, typically reaching about 20–40 cm in height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e A patient, slow-to-moderate grower. Every exotic pouch bloom is a major botanical event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch closely for mealybugs hiding flat underneath her fan-shaped leaf structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot every 1–2 years after she finishes flowering to keep her fine bark medium fresh and aerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip off the flower spike at the absolute base once the bloom has fully faded to preserve her energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated indoor cleanser that filters the air while serving up elite tropical vibes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her name comes from the Greek \"Paphia\" (an epithet of Aphrodite) and \"pedilon\" (slipper), referencing her divine, slipper-like shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"9cm H20cm","offer_id":57958679150856,"sku":"KAL0000001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_2825.jpg?v=1780849922","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/paphiopedilum-9cm-h20cm-kal0000001","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}