Quite recently, in the year 1987, the lady slipper orchid species Paphiopedilum henryanum Braem 1987 has been discovered, what shows us that there are still lots of plants, which we don`t know yet. Paphiopedilum henryanum is native to South China and North Vietnam and grows lithophytic at limestone cliffs at elevations from 600 - …

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Paphiopedilum venustum var. alba is an albino orchid variant of Paphiopedilum venustum (Wall. ex Sims) Pfitzer 1888. The terrestrially growing lady slipper orchid is native to India (Assam) Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and China (Yunnan). Paphiopedilum venustum sprouts a solitary flower on an erect inflorescence, which reaches a length of about 10-12 cm. Flowers get a Read More »

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Paphiopedilum malipoense S.C. Chen & Tsi 1984, commonly called Jade Slipper Orchid, is a lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid species, endemic to South China and Vietnam. The jade slipper orchid is found at elevations of 500 to 1600 meters on limestone cliffs with moss and ferns in areas with heavy fog in winter and rain Read More »

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Paphiopedilum godefroyae (God.-Leb.) Stein 1892 is a terrestrial or lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid species native to Thailand. Paphiopedilum godefroyae has been named in honour to the French horticulturist and botanical newspaper publisher Alexandre Godefroy-Lebeuf (1852 - 1903). Flowers of the Paphiopedilum godefroyae lady slipper orchid can last up to 2 month and reach a Read More »

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