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Paphiopedilum Care

Paphiopedilums are great - they are easy to care for and bloom for 2-3 months! There are warm types and cool types. I happen to like cool ones better, but its up to you. Paphipedilums are compact and usually have 1 flower per stem.

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Humidity: Paphiopedilums like humidity, but it isn't as important as it is to some of the other orchids. Since they aren't huge plants give them lots of room - their leaves shouldn't be touching other plants.

Light and Air: Shade and good ventilation are required. About 15-20% sunlight is good, but not directly on the leaves.

Watering: Paphiopedilums need to be watered before they dry out.

Warm Paphiopedilum Temperature: Warm Paphiopedilums like 60-70 night, 70-85 day, cool Paphiopedilums like 50-65 night, 70-85 day.

Potting: Repot every year in fine bark!

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