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Paphiopedilum charlesworthii is a species of Paphiopedilum named after an english nursury.
Description[]
Plant blooms from winter to spring with a 8 cm wide flower. Flowers are long lasting.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in Assam India, Myanamar, Thailand, and SW China growing on limestone crevices at 1200 to 1600 meters. The region is subjected to drizzle and fog in winter and spring. In Summer to fall the region has heavy rainfall.
Culture[]
Keep plants moderately lighted to bright light with humidity at 60 to 80% with an intermediate temperatures. To induce blooming, with hold watering and maintain a low cool temperature, ie. 55°F during winter nights. Plant is easy to grow and keep the flower bud in shade to enrich the flower's color.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Charlesworth Paphiopedilum
Synonyms[]
- Cordula charlesworthii [Rolfe] Rolfe 1912
- Cypripedium charlesworthii Rolfe 1893
- Cypripedium crawshayae O'Brien 1898
- Paphiopedilum charlesworthii f. crawshayae (O'Brien) O.Gruss 1999
- Paphiopedilum charlesworthii f. sandowiae Braem 1998