Paphiopedilum callosumDalton Holland Baptista · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Paphiopedilum callosum

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Botanical fact sheet

Paphiopedilum callosum (Rchb.f.) Stein

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Paphiopedilum callosum
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Taxonomy
Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Paphiopedilum34
Native distribution
Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Global, Braziluncertain6
Synonyms
6 synonyms
  • Cordula callosa (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
  • Cypripedium callosum Rchb.f.
  • Cypripedium callosum sublaeve Rchb.f.
  • Paphiopedilum callosum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer
  • Paphiopedilum callosum angustipetalum Guillaum.
  • Paphiopedilum sublaeve (Rchb.f.) Fowlie
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Sources (7)
  1. Wikimedia Commons – Paphiopedilum callosum.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Wikipedia (en) – Paphiopedilum callosum · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. World Flora Online – Paphiopedilum callosum · Scientific name
  4. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Paphiopedilum callosum · 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 – Q1944119 · CC0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Paphiopedilum
Watermedium
Lightshade
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °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 callosum – what to know

Paphiopedilum callosum – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Paphiopedilum. Native range: Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Paphiopedilum callosum?

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 callosum need?

It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.

How cold can Paphiopedilum callosum get?

Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Paphiopedilum callosum toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Paphiopedilum callosum 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 callosum.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Paphiopedilum callosum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Paphiopedilum callosum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1944119 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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