How to Care for Paphiopedilum (Lady's Slipper Orchid)
Korean name: 파피오페딜룸
Paphiopedilum is an orchid known for its unique slipper-shaped petals. Its leaves are thick and glossy, and its flowers usually bloom singly with various colors and patterns. It requires moderate humidity and indirect light, making it suitable for indoor cultivation.
Key facts
- Category: Flowering plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Southeast Asia
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Flower meaning: good luck, protection
- Traits: orchid, medium difficulty, indoor, slipper orchid, epiphytic
- Also known as: Lady's Slipper Orchid, Slipper Orchid
Care Guide
- Light: Avoid direct strong sunlight; bright indirect light is ideal.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry.
- Soil: Use well-draining orchid potting mix.
- Humidity: Maintain medium to high humidity.
- Temperature: 18~27°C
- Fertilizer: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.
Common questions
How often should you water Paphiopedilum?
Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Paphiopedilum?
Light: Avoid direct strong sunlight; bright indirect light is ideal. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Use well-draining orchid potting mix.
Is Paphiopedilum safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Paphiopedilum good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Temperature: 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain medium to high humidity. Fertiliser: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.