Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum

Also known as: Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

General Information

Sugiyama's Paphiopedilum is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae. It is named after the Japanense orchid Enthusiast and discoverer of species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.