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Paphiopedilum gigantifolium

Paph gigantifolium

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Tribe: Cypripedioideae
SubTribe: Paphiopedilinae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: Paph. gigantifolium
Alliance:
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum gigantifolium
Braem, Baker & Baker 1997


Paphiopedilum gigantifolium is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

Description[]

Blooms from spring to early fall and slowly develop on stems for up to three years. Plant blooms with up to six flowers.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in limestone cliffs or in leaf detritus in southern Sulawesi from 0 to 980 meters. Plants are usually found near water. The area is subjected to constant rainfall with the highest amounts from fall to spring.

Culture[]

Plant should be grown in areas with moderate to bright light and intermediate to warm temperatures. Pot in a well drain mix such as medium fir bark and perlite. Water regularly about every three days. Maintain high humidity from 70 to 85%.

Naming[]

Common Names: The Giant-Leaf Paphiopedilum

Synonym[]

  1. Paphiopedilum ayubii Hort. ex Parnata 1997
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