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    Wilderly

    Paphiopedilum spicerianum

    $24.99 CAD
    $24.99 CAD

    Description: 

    • Origin: Native to Myanmar and parts of northeastern India, usually found growing in shaded, mossy forests at moderate elevations.

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

    • Leaves: Strap-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves, usually 4–6 per plant. Leaves are unmarked in most forms.

    • Flowers: Large, exotic slipper-shaped flowers with a greenish base, often tinged with brown or purple spots and stripes on the pouch and petals. Typically produces 1 flower per inflorescence, lasting several weeks.

    • Blooming season: Usually spring to early summer.

    Paphiopedilum spicerianum is prized for its exotic, dramatic flowers and relative rarity, making it a collector’s favorite.

    Care Guide: Paphiopedilum spicerianum

    Light

    • Prefers bright, indirect light, similar to its natural shaded forest habitat.

    • Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

    • East-facing windows or filtered light with a sheer curtain work best.

    Temperature

    • Day: 70–80°F (21–27°C)

    • Night: 55–65°F (13–18°C)

    • Cooler night temperatures promote flowering.

    Humidity

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

    • Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal or bacterial problems.

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

    Watering

    • Keep the medium evenly moist, but never soggy.

    • Water when the top layer of the medium starts to dry out.

    • Avoid letting water sit in the crown or in poorly-draining pots.

    Potting Medium

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

    • Repot every 1–2 years, or when the medium starts to break down.

    Fertilization

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

    • Reduce feeding in winter or dormant periods.

    Flowering

    • Flower spikes grow from the base of the plant.

    • Each flower lasts several weeks; remove spent flowers but leave foliage to continue feeding the plant.

    • Proper care can encourage consistent yearly blooms.
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