Paph venustum

Found inAssam India, northeastern Bangladesh, the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan, Nepal and Yunnan China, often near streams and crotch of trees. It’s a medium sized, cool growing terrestrial orchid that blooms in late winter and spring.

*Cultural and care information basedon average Paphiopedilum care, use it as guide and should be adapted to suit your environment

Difficulty:Intermediate (species)Size:Small to MediumBlooms:No AromaGrown by: seedx sib

Temp:Intermediate to WarmWater: Water cycling. Do not allow full dry, keep moist. Preferably distilled water. Venustum naturally will have short roots as they grow near bodies of water.Keep a slight pool of water always accessible.Humidity:40%+minLight:Bright Indirect (Similar to Phalaenopsis)Media:Potting mix, fine bark charcoal perlite mix, top tree fern
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