Paphiopedilum micranthum

Paphiopedilum micranthum
Authored by: Tom-DE​

Description: This small species is from NW China and N. Vietnam.

Culture:

Temps:
- Summer: 65-75F
- Winter: 55-70F or slightly cooler

Light: Medium light

Humidity: 60-80%

Air circulation: Breeze

Growing location: under HID light in the basement year round

Growing medium: Pot - Plastic

Growing medium notes: My plant is potted in CHC mix top dressed with some crusted oyster shell

Water:
- Frequency: Once a week during the active growing months, slightly drier during the cooler months
- Fertilizer & frequency: 2x per month during the growing season; less or none during the colder months
- Dry rest: Yes. From January to early March, I let the plant dry out a bit more than during the warmer months, water it once every 10 days, no fertilizer.

Blooming season: Spring

Flower size: The NS of a good flower is about 2.5"X4"

Plant size: A small species. It can be a rambler.

Other firsthand observations: Cool winter rest(drier) is benefitial
1500-2000FC light level
Good air movement

***flower is not long lasting for a Paph, normally last for about two weeks.

Other plants growing well nearby:
Paph. armeniacum
Paph. emersonii

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