Paphiopedilum lowii (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1895 is a terrestrial or lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid species, native to Malaysia and Indonesia. Inflorescences can get lengths up to about 1 meter and carry up to 7 successively opening flowers Flowers reach a width of up to 14 cm. Flowering period: Spring - Summer. Paphiopedilum lowii lady slipper orchids require intermediate to warm temperatures, moderate to bright light and a well drained potting medium. to induce blooming waterings should be restricted during winter. The tropical lady slipper orchid has been named by the English botanist Sir John Lindley in honour to the English plant collector, naturalist and orchidologist Sir Hugh Low (1824 – 1905).

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Image: Paphiopedilum lowii (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1895
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Lady Slipper Orchid species (Paphiopedilum species orchids) at Orchids Flowers.com:

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