General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Inflorescence Height: 12 to 15 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
  • Master's Paphiopedilum
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Paphiopedilum mastersianum
  • Synonym: Cypripedium mastersianum
  • Synonym: Cordula mastersiana

Photo Gallery
Location: Palm Sunday Orchid Show, MI
Date: 2010-03-27
Location: Palm Sunday Orchid Show, MI
Date: 2010-03-27

photo credit: Patricia Harding

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