intermediatecommonPaphiopedilum
Hairy Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum villosum
Large glossy bronze-and-yellow flowers covered in fine hairs.
Bloomsbrownyellow
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Medium light
Lightlow
Light feeding
Foodmedium
Balanced orchid fertilizer at 1/4 strength
Temp
50-80°F
Humidity
50-70%
Origin
Himalayas, SE Asia
About Hairy Slipper Orchid
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Care guide
Potting medium
Fine bark + perlite + a pinch of crushed oyster shell (they like a touch of calcium).
Repotting
Annually — they prefer fresh medium more than most orchids.
Bloom season
Late winter through spring; one flower per growth, lasting months.
Bloom longevity
8–12 weeks per flower.
Growth habit
Sympodial, terrestrial, no pseudobulbs.
Propagation
Division once the clump has multiple flowering-size growths.
Pests & prevention
Mealybugs hide in the crown; mites in dry air.
Signs of trouble
- ●Crown rot → water got trapped between leaves; always water at the base
- ●Brown leaf tips → fertilizer salts; flush with pure water monthly
Grower's tips
- ★Never let them dry out completely — they don't have pseudobulbs to fall back on.
- ★Mottled-leaf types prefer warmer temps than plain-green types.
