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0Paphiopedilum insigne (Wall. ex Lindl.) Pfitzer
- Common name
- Slipper orchid7
- Native distribution
- Assam, China South-Central, Myanmar, Global, Braziluncertain6
- Synonyms
- 5
30 synonyms
- Cordula insignis (Wall. ex Lindl.) Raf.
- Cypripedium albomarginatum Van Geert
- Cypripedium albomarginatum VanGeert
- Cypripedium chantinii Anon.
- Cypripedium insigne Wall.
- Cypripedium insigne Wall. ex Lindl.
- Cypripedium insigne barrii Pitcher & Manda
- Cypripedium insigne boiesianum Pitcher & Manda
- Cypripedium insigne robinsonianum Pitcher & Manda
- Cypripedium insigne albomarginatum (Van Geert) Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne amesianum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne amoenum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne aureoalbum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne biflorum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne chantinii Rolfe
- Cypripedium insigne colosianum Herr.
- Cypripedium insigne cypheri Van Geert
- Cypripedium insigne cypheri VanGeert
- Cypripedium insigne duvalii Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne elegantissimum Pucci
- Cypripedium insigne eyermannianum Herr.
- Cypripedium insigne forstermanii Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne giganteum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne gracile Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne gravesianum Pitcher & Manda
- Cypripedium insigne holzhausenianum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne kimballianum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne madouxianum Desbois
- Cypripedium insigne maulei Blandy & Rosher
- Cypripedium insigne maulei T.Moore
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum insigne Orchi 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Paphiopedilum insigne · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Paphiopedilum insigne · Scientific name
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Paphiopedilum insigne · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1306307 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightshade
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Paphiopedilum tip: It has no pseudobulbs, so never let it dry out; copes with low light.
Slipper orchid – what to know
Slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum insigne) – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Paphiopedilum. Native range: Assam, China South-Central, Myanmar, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. 12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Paphiopedilum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Slipper orchid?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Slipper orchid need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Slipper orchid get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Slipper orchid toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Slipper orchid flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Paphiopedilum: Typical flowering time: November, December, January, February, March.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Paphiopedilum
Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum insigne Orchi 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Paphiopedilum insigne (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Paphiopedilum insigne (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1306307 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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