Paphiopedilum armeniacum S.C.Chen & F.Y.Liu
- Native distribution
- China South-Central, Myanmar, Globaluncertain6
- Synonyms
- 5
5 synonyms
- Paphiopedilum armeniacum markii (O.Gruss) Braem
- Paphiopedilum armeniacum markii O.Gruss
- Paphiopedilum armeniacum parviflorum Z.J.Liu & J.Yong Zhang
- Paphiopedilum armeniacum undulatum Z.J.Liu & J.Yong Zhang
- Paphiopedilum armeniacum mark-fun Fowlie
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum armeniacum Orchi 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Paphiopedilum armeniacum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Paphiopedilum armeniacum · Scientific name
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Paphiopedilum armeniacum · 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 – Q1935745 · 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 armeniacum – what to know
Paphiopedilum armeniacum – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Paphiopedilum. Native range: China South-Central, Myanmar, Global. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. 12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Paphiopedilum armeniacum?
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 armeniacum need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Paphiopedilum armeniacum get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Paphiopedilum armeniacum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Paphiopedilum armeniacum 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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Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum armeniacum Orchi 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Paphiopedilum armeniacum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Paphiopedilum armeniacum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1935745 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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