Paphiopedilum spicerianum 3in

Famous Paph with very recognizable flowers that have characteristic ruffled green and brown flowers and a hooded white upper sepal. Native to Burma and southern China, it naturally experiences colder winters and warmer tropical summers. Does not enjoy drying out. Easily adaptable to a range of conditions. 

Photo is representative of blooms you can expect to see but is not the exact bloom of this plant. This is a blooming size plant, but unless stated it will not arrive in bud. 

PAPHIOPEDILUM CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Fine bark mix or long fiber sphagnum. Repot carefully in Spring once every two years to prevent acidification of bark. Be careful not to damage roots.

Light: Medium-low light. Place within 3 ft of a bright but indirect light source or window. North facing preferred. No hot direct light. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media reaches dry. Allow drying between waterings but don't let it stay dry. Flush the pot bi-monthly with clean water to prevent salt buildup.

Temp: Intermediate-warm (50F min night, 80F max day). Intermediate-cool winter and warm summer is appreciated. 

Humidity: 30-80%, tolerant of moderate-low humidity with adequate watering.

Fertilizing: Heavy feeder during the growing season (Spring-Fall). 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Decrease to 1/4 or 1/8 strength once monthly in Winter.

Photo credit: By Orchi - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35532837