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Paphiopedilum bellatulum Rchb.f Stein 1895

By admin | Dezember 29, 2009

Paphiopedilum bellatulum (Rchb.f) Stein 1895, in common called Pretty Paphiopedilum
or Egg in a nest orchid grows terrestrially preferably in limestone clefts
rooted in leaf mold and moss. Paphiopedilum bellatulum (Rchb.f) Stein 1895
is endemic to India (Assam), China (Yunnan, Guanxi, Guizhou),
Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand.
The flowers reach a size of up to 7 cm. Flowering period: January – June.
Their are other Paphiopedilum species, that look a bit similar,
like Paphiopedilum gedefroyae (Godfr.) Stein
and Paphiopedilum leucochilum (Rolfe) Fowlie.

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Image:Paphiopedilum bellatulum (Rchb.f) Stein 1895
Photographer: Posantor “Chocolate” Saelie

Topics: Orchids, Paphiopedilum Orchids | 1 Comment »

One Response to “Paphiopedilum bellatulum Rchb.f Stein 1895”

1. Cool Garden Things Says:
   Dezember 30th, 2009 at 00:59

   I just inherited two mystery orchids. I have never had orchid plants before. I have them in window on the north side of house and placed them above a platter of water. I plan to water them lightly once a week. I hope this all sounds correct.

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