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    Wilderly

    Paphiopedilum appletonianum

    $22.99 CAD
    $22.99 CAD


    Description: 

    • Origin: Native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar, usually growing in shaded forests or on limestone hills.

    • Type: Terrestrial or lithophytic orchid (grows on the ground or on rocks).

    • Leaves: Broad, green, sometimes slightly mottled, usually 4–6 leaves per plant. They are leathery and strap-shaped.

    • Flowers: Slipper-shaped flowers with a pale green or cream base and prominent brown, maroon, or purple markings on the pouch and petals. Usually 1–2 flowers per inflorescence, each lasting several weeks.

    • Blooming season: Typically spring to early summer.

    Paphiopedilum appletonianum is prized for its striking, patterned flowers and relatively easy care among slipper orchids, making it popular with collectors.

    Care Guide: Paphiopedilum appletonianum

    Light

    • Prefers bright, indirect light.

    • Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

    • Ideal placement is an east-facing window or filtered light through a sheer curtain.

    Temperature

    • Day: 70–80°F (21–27°C)

    • Night: 55–65°F (13–18°C)

    • Moderate temperature fluctuations between day and night promote flowering.

    Humidity

    • Likes moderate to high humidity, around 50–70%.

    • Good air circulation is essential to prevent fungal or bacterial infections.

    • Humidity trays or occasional misting are helpful if the environment is dry.

    Watering

    • Keep the medium evenly moist, but not waterlogged.

    • Water when the top layer of the medium begins to dry.

    • Avoid water sitting in the crown or in pots with poor drainage.

    Potting Medium

    • Use a well-draining Paphiopedilum mix: fine bark, perlite, and peat moss or sphagnum moss.

    • Repot every 1–2 years to refresh the medium and prevent root rot.

    Fertilization

    • Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to quarter–half strength every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

    • Reduce feeding during winter or dormant periods.

    Flowering

    • Inflorescences grow from the base of the plant.

    • Flowers last several weeks; after blooming, remove the spent flower but leave foliage to continue nourishing the plant.

    • Proper care encourages annual flowering.
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