Paphiopedilum appletonianum (Appleton's paphiopedilum )

Other names: Appleton's slipper orchid, Slipper orchid, Cypripedium appletonianum, Paphiopedilum cerveranum, Cypripedium wolterianum

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in terrestrial orchid compost with added bark & limestone chips in pots that restrict roots. Needs bright, filtered light & high humidity in summer. In growth, mist daily & water freely. Feed a half-strength fertiliser every third watering.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Indoor

UK hardiness

H1b

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Compact

Native to

Cambodia, Thailand, Laos

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Divide when plants overflow their containers.

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