Chinese name: Orchidaceae
Corradin name: Ochidaceae
Chinese name: Paphiopedilum
Chinese name: Paphiopedilum
Latin name: Paphiopedilum micranthum Tanget Wang
Other common names: flower leaves
Features:
Paphiopedilum is a perennial evergreen herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It typically produces solitary flowers, which are about 7 to 8 cm in diameter. The lip of the flower resembles a pocket, and it can be pink, nearly white, or even pure white. The side flaps are wide and dark red, with light green stripes at the base. The stems grow between 25 to 30 cm tall, and it blooms from February to March. Each flower can last for two to three weeks. Its leaves are short, with yellow-brown or milky-white markings on the front and red-brown spots on the back. The leaves are tough and leathery, giving the plant its name.
This species is often compared with the apricot paphiopedilum and is affectionately called "the golden boy and the female" by orchid enthusiasts in Hong Kong.
Color: Light yellow
Flowering time: May to May (likely a typo, possibly meant April to May)
Distribution:
It is found in areas such as Malipo, Xichou, and Wenshan in southeast Yunnan, as well as in Guangxi and Guizhou provinces. It is also present in Vietnam.
Lower altitude limit: 1000 meters
Upper altitude limit: 1700 meters
Habitat:
It grows naturally in grassy areas or cracks in limestone rocks.
Protection status:
National level (protected under the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wild Plants, 1996).
Planting tips:
When growing Paphiopedilum in pots, choose a well-draining soil mix, such as small clay tiles in northern regions. In the south, materials like moss, fern roots, or bark can be used. A layer of coarse materials like tiles or ceramsite should be placed at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage. Use a small amount of slow-release fertilizer as a base. During the growing season, apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 10 days or spray with a water-soluble fertilizer. Balance the use of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, increasing phosphorus and potassium during the flowering period to promote blooming. Stop fertilizing during dormancy.
Propagation:
It is best to propagate using offsets. After flowering, repot the plants and carefully separate the young shoots from the mother plant. Dust the cut ends with carbendazim powder to prevent disease. Plant 3 to 4 seedlings per pot in fresh soil. Keep them in a slightly warmer and darker environment, and they should establish well within two weeks.
Use:
This is an endemic species native to China, mainly found in southern Yunnan and Jiangxi provinces. It is a beautiful potted plant, ideal for indoor decoration. Place it near a bright window, but avoid direct sunlight. It adds elegance and charm to any space, making it a popular choice among orchid lovers.
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