Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum appletonianum
Also known as
Appleton's Slipper Orchid, Orchid
Paphiopedilum appletonianum at the Pacific Orchid Exposition 2010 by Guillaume Paumier (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Advanced care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | 15cm |
10cm | Min | 5cm |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
Slipper Orchid Overview
This compact evergreen orchid has elliptic, mottled, purple and green leaves and, in winter and spring it produces solitary flowers that have a pale green, veined, upper petal, two horizontal, rose-pink and green petals and light brown pouches.
Common problems with Slipper Orchid
Can be attacked by sap-sucking pests when kept indoors and can also suffer from viruses.
How to harvest Slipper Orchid
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Slipper Orchid
Division
Divide when plants overflow their containers.
Special features of Slipper Orchid
Indoor plant
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Slipper Orchid
Grown for their beautiful and unusual flowers.