Paphiopedilum insigne (Wall. ex Lindl.) Pfitzer 1886 is a terrestrial growing lady slipper orchid species, native to the North-East Indian states Assam and Meghalaya, Bangladesh and Nepal. Inflorescences of the rare in nature orchid get lengths up to 30 cm and carry normally just one, single flower, rarely two. The stunning flowers get a width of about 7-12 cm. Flowering period: late Autumn to Winter. Paphiopedilum insigne orchids are protected by CITES Appendix I (threatened with extinction, trade only in exceptional circumstances). The lady slipper orchid requires intermediate to warm temperatures and bright light.Keep plants humid, but not sogging wet from spring to autumn, then keep them cooler and reduce waterings. The humidity should always be at about 60-80 %.

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Image: Paphiopedilum insigne (Wall. ex Lindl.) Pfitzer 1886
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Lady Slipper Orchid species (Paphiopedilum species orchids)
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Paphiopedilum appletonianum var aureum

Paphiopedilum argus

Paphiopedilum barbatum

Paphiopedilum bellatulum

Paphiopedilum callosum var. thailandense

Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum

Paphiopedilum charlesworthii

Paphiopedilum coccineum

Paphiopedilum concolor var. longipetalum

Paphiopedilum concolor

Paphiopedilum druryi

Paphiopedilum fairrieanum fo. bohlmannianum

Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum

Paphiopedilum godefroyae

Paphiopedilum henryanum

Paphiopedilum insigne

Paphiopedilum kalinae

Paphiopedilum liemianum

Paphiopedilum lowii

Paphiopedilum malipoense

Paphiopedilum moquetteanum

Paphiopedilum niveum

Paphiopedilum parishii

Paphiopedilum philippinense

Paphiopedilum primulinum

Paphiopedilum purpuratum

Paphiopedilum spicerianum

Paphiopedilum sukhakulii

Paphiopedilum thaianum

Paphiopedilum venustum var. alba