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Paphiopedilum bellatulum

Paphiopedilum bellatulum

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Paphiopedilum bellatulum is a compact terrestrial to lithophytic slipper orchid native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in shaded limestone habitats with moss and leaf litter at low to mid elevations.

Features:

  • Growth type: Small terrestrial to lithophytic slipper orchid

  • Habit: Compact rosette with 4–5 mottled leaves, purple underneath

  • Flower: Single, round bloom (5–8 cm) with white/cream background and purple spotting

  • Inflorescence: Very short stem bearing one (rarely two) flowers

  • Blooming: Typically spring to early summer (around May–June)

  • Habitat: Limestone crevices in shaded, humid environments (300–1600 m elevation)

Care Tips:

  • Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun

  • Watering: Keep evenly moist but never soggy; do not let dry out completely

  • Humidity: Moderate to high humidity (50–70%+)

  • Temperature: Intermediate to warm (about 18–27 °C)

  • Substrate: Well-draining mix (fine bark, perlite, sphagnum, optionally limestone chips)

  • Fertilizer: Feed lightly and regularly during active growth

  • Airflow: Good ventilation to prevent rot and disease

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