Paphiopedilum micranthum Tang & F.T.Wang
- Native distribution
- China South-Central, China Southeast, Vietnam, Global, Braziluncertain7
- Synonyms
- 6
9 synonyms
- Paphiopedilum globulosum Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen
- Paphiopedilum micranthum alboflavum (Braem) Braem
- Paphiopedilum micranthum glanzeanum (O.Gruss & Roeth) O.Gruss & Roeth
- Paphiopedilum micranthum kienii Schettler & D.M.Pham
- Paphiopedilum micranthum eburneum Fowlie
- Paphiopedilum micranthum alboflavum Braem
- Paphiopedilum micranthum eburneum Fowlie ex Perner
- Paphiopedilum micranthum glanzeanum O.Gruss & Roeth
- Paphiopedilum micranthum oblatum Z.J.Liu & J.Yong Zhang
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum micranthum Orchi 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Paphiopedilum micranthum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Paphiopedilum micranthum · Scientific name
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Paphiopedilum micranthum · 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 – Q1942763 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · 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
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Paphiopedilum tip: It has no pseudobulbs, so never let it dry out; copes with low light.
Paphiopedilum micranthum – what to know
Paphiopedilum micranthum – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Paphiopedilum. Native range: China South-Central, China Southeast, Vietnam, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. 10 °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 Paphiopedilum micranthum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Paphiopedilum micranthum need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Paphiopedilum micranthum get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Paphiopedilum micranthum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Paphiopedilum micranthum 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
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Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum micranthum Orchi 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Paphiopedilum micranthum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Paphiopedilum micranthum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1942763 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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