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Paphiopedilum armeniacum

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Botanical fact sheet

Paphiopedilum armeniacum S.C.Chen & F.Y.Liu

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Taxonomy
Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Paphiopedilum34
Native distribution
China South-Central, Myanmar, Globaluncertain6
Synonyms
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
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Sources (7)
  1. Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum armeniacum Orchi 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Wikipedia (en) – Paphiopedilum armeniacum · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. World Flora Online – Paphiopedilum armeniacum · Scientific name
  4. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Paphiopedilum armeniacum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  5. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  6. 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
  7. Wikidata – Q1935745 · CC0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Paphiopedilum
Watermedium
Lightshade
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Paphiopedilum tip: It has no pseudobulbs, so never let it dry out; copes with low light.

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At a glance

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.

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.

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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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