Paphiopedilum fairrieanum [Lindley] Stein 1892
Introduction
Synonyms: Fairrie's Paphiopedilum
Distribution &
Occurrence:
North eastern states of India and Bhutan.
The Plant
This is a dwarf warm to cool growing epiphyte found on humus
and leaf litter at altitudes of 1200-2000 meters. Leaves are dull green in
color with a prominent mid rib on the under side of the leaf.
This is a quick grower with multiple growths per year and
could easily be a specimen plant
Inflorescence is 100 to 150mm in size with each
inflorescence carrying only one flower,
Flowers once year during early or late fall and flower lasts
a few months
Cultural Requirements
and Nutrition
Grow in light shade and likes slightly alkaline media. Adding
crushed sea shells or pinch of bone meal would help in simulating natural
environment where it grows on limestone cliffs.
I am growing this orchid in a semi hydrophonic setup . I weakly weekly fertilize through out the year. It is growing in a bright location and receives indirect sunlight throughout the a day.
Pest and Diseases
No specific pests or disease
Hybrids
Extensively used as pollen as well as seed parent.
Bloomed in Dec 2013
Newer Bloom in Dec 2014
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