General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Inflorescence Height: 8-10 inches
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Slipper Orchid
  • Orchid
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Paphiopedilum sukhakulii
  • Synonym: Paphiopedilum sukhakulii f. aureum

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Location: OSCOV Show, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2019-08-24
Part of the North-East Melbourne Orchid Society display.
Location: OSSV Sale, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2022-07-03
Location: OSCOV Show, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2019-08-24
Part of the Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society display.
Uploaded by BigBill
Location: OSSV Sale, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2022-07-03
Location: Palm Sunday Orchid Show, MI
Date: 2007-03-18

photo credit: Orchi
Location: Melbourne Orchid Spectacular, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2017-08-26
Part of the Gippsland Orchid Club display.
Location: Palm Sunday Orchid Show, MI
Date: 2007-03-18

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