Paphiopedilum vejvarutianum

Also known as: The Vejvarut Paphiopedilum or Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. vejvarutianum Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. lockianum in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Vejvarut Paphiopedilum is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to Thailand.

Altitude

500 - 750 m

2500

Flower Size

6.8 - 7.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn

Climate

Grows at low 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.