Dez 292009
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

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Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum godefroyae
Green Orchid Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. alba
Succulent Flower Pachyphytum compactum
Cymbidium aloifolium
Miniature Orchid Chiloschista ramifera
Camellia sasanqua
Giant Water Lily (Nymphaea gigantea)
Succulent Huernia macrocarpa
Doritaenopsis / Phalaenopsis Dyah Redita
Dutchman’s Pipe Aristolochia ringens
Thai Orchid Pecteilis sagarikii
Carrion Flower Duvalia corderoyi
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum
Water Lily Nymphaea Ply
Dendrobium nemorale
Shower Orchid (Congea tomentosa)



Water Lily Hybrid Nymphaea Peach Glow
Hoya kerrii Craib 1911 Sweetheart Hoya
Oncidium Sharry Baby Sweet Fragrance
Rhynchostylis gigantea Lindl.Ridl. 1896
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Blakeana)
Cymbidium Little Black Sambo Black Magic
Etlingera elatior Red Torch Ginger
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.