{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-armeniacum","title":"Paphiopedilum armeniacum","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"72\"\u003ePaphiopedilum armeniacum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S.C.Chen \u0026amp; F.Y.Liu is a highly prized \u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"144\"\u003egolden-flowered Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"202\"\u003ewestern Yunnan, China, and northern Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows at roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e1,600–2,000 m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily on limestone cliffs and slopes in semi-shaded deciduous forest, often above rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eIt is especially famous for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"528\"\u003elarge sulphur-yellow to golden-yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and beautifully \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"589\"\u003edark green and pale green marbled leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, with purple-red spotting underneath. A mature plant develops elongated rhizomes and can form a spreading clump, with each growth producing 5–7 leaves. The single flowers can reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e10.5 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3obu8b\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003ebright, diffused light\u003c\/strong\u003e. It benefits from more light than many Paphiopedilums, but strong direct midday sun should be avoided. Kew specifically notes that increased light intensity helps encourage flowering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1626\" data-content-reference-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aeq9wf\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the medium moist during active growth, but avoid constantly wet roots. During the winter rest period, allow the plant to become noticeably drier and use only light misting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1840\" data-content-reference-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3z12b7\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining terrestrial orchid mix with bark, sphagnum and perlite. Because the species is strongly associated with limestone, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003ecrushed limestone or dolomitic lime\u003c\/strong\u003e can be beneficial. AOS recommends maintaining a slightly alkaline medium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2131\" data-content-reference-end=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w6ht94\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e60–80% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable, with good air movement. Kew specifically recommends cool, moist air at 60–80% relative humidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2317\" data-content-reference-end=\"2336\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xshtm9\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eintermediate to cool conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly during winter. Warm, buoyant conditions are beneficial during the main growing season, while a cooler and drier winter rest helps initiate flowering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2564\" data-content-reference-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k7hzhd\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active growth. Reduce or stop fertilizing during the winter rest period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2709\" data-content-reference-end=\"2728\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7bxwk1\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain gentle, continuous airflow, especially when humidity is high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lgwm69\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the plant develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003elong creeping rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, give it enough horizontal space to spread. Shallow containers or baskets can work particularly well. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2986\" data-content-reference-end=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13oeby1\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot carefully when new growth is beginning. Avoid burying the creeping rhizome too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"59qhyn\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e A combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003estrong filtered light, reduced winter watering and cooler winter conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly important for reliable flowering. Excessive spring watering can cause developing flowers to abort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67045561270643,"sku":"Paphiopedilum armeniacum","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Paphiopedilumarmeniacum.jpg?v=1791296814","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-armeniacum","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}