Slipper orchid
Paphiopedilum hybrids · Family Orchidaceae
Also known as: paphiopedilum, lady's slipper, paphio
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
Living room or bedroom near a curtained window, out of direct sun.
Light
Soft to medium indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
Watering
Has no pseudobulbs: keep the compost evenly moist.
About the plant
The slipper orchid has a pouch-shaped lip that resembles a shoe. Its flowers are long-lasting and sometimes look waxy. It tolerates less light than many orchids.
Origin
Native to South-East Asia, India and southern China, where it grows on forest floors and limestone rocks.
What it likes
- Soft indirect light
- Potting mix kept slightly moist
- High humidity
What it dislikes
- Direct sun
- Water pooling on the leaves
- Dry potting mix
Did you know?
The flower's pouch briefly traps insects, which can only escape by brushing past the pollen.
