Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum venustum var. alba

18/02/2012



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 size of about 9 cm.
Flowering period: Winter - Spring.


Paphiopedilum venustum var. alba
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