The Splendid Paphiopedilum is native to Northeast India, in the area of ​​Khasia hills, in the Meghalaya region and in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. Plants usually grow at an altitude of 1000-1500 meters above sea level in the mild shade of shrubs found in this area. They often grow on cliffs built of dolomite limestones above streams and rivers - often near waterfalls. The roots usually sink into the soil or in moss. This species is a small to medium sized, cool growing humus epiphytic species with 5 to 6 strap-shaped, clear green, minutely bilobed apically leaves. The leaves are usually only 2 cm wide and 20-25 cm long.
Splendid Paphiopedilum Care
Paphiopedilum Insigne
What is the plant
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
18°C - 28°C
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
During the summer growth period, it can need water everyday on warm, windy days, but be aware that the water can flow freely and no swamp develops. In winter, the planting material may only be moistened very carefully, otherwise root rot threatens!
Fertilizer
Plants should be fertilized every week 1/4-1/2 the recommended dose of fertilizer for orchids. During active growth of the plant should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer for orchids. Higher doses of fertilizers and fertilization should be avoided because the lower level of mineral salts in the substrate stimulates root growth.
Sunlight
This orchid need quite bright all year round, but not bright in the summer months. A summer stay under a shady tree outdoors is favorable, but in case of long bad weather periods it should be protected from too much moisture. A light level of 20000-30000 lux is recommended and use scattered light.
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Soil
The substrate should be airy and permeable, but able to retain a certain amount of water. Most use a medium consisting of fine or medium-grained pieces of fir bark mixed with perlite or other moisture retaining additives. Cuttings of moss are often added to the ground, especially in drier areas of low humidity cultivation. This orchid can grow in plastic pots. It is recommend increasing drainage in plastic pots by additional holes in the pot, expand existing holes and add new ones.
Temperature
This is a plant with moderate thermal requirements. In summer, the average day temperature is 24-25 ° C, the night 13-18 ° C, which gives a daily difference of 7-9 ° C. In winter, average daytime temperatures are 18-22 ° C and 4-10 ° C at night, with a daily amplitude of 12-14 ° C.
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