{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-bungebelangi","title":"Paphiopedilum bungebelangi","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"295\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"76\"\u003ePaphiopedilum bungebelangi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Metusala is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"134\"\u003erare, compact terrestrial Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eCentral Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eIt grows naturally on \u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"379\"\u003esloping limestone hills at about 1,550–1,650 m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, rooted in thick leaf litter or sphagnum moss under \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"480\"\u003edeep, shady forest with relatively low light\u003c\/strong\u003e. The species is particularly distinctive for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eheavily mottled foliage and strongly undulating yellowish-green petals with bold dark-green longitudinal stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"685\"\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=\"1jrei91\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003elow to moderate filtered light\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid strong direct sunlight. This species naturally grows under deep forest shade.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bbbq18\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the medium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly during active growth, but provide excellent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15qpegl\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a moisture-retentive but airy Paphiopedilum mix with fine bark, sphagnum and perlite. A slightly mineral-rich or limestone-containing mix can be suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h05a61\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e60–80% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e with good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"517oje\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to cool conditions are preferable. Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e18–25°C (64–77°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the day with cooler nights is a suitable starting range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b14ef8\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Flush the medium periodically to prevent fertilizer-salt buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o5z4bf\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, continuous airflow, especially when humidity is high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13n450v\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a relatively small pot with good drainage. Avoid allowing the medium to remain stagnant and waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ahaasc\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when the medium begins to break down or when new roots are developing. Minimize disturbance to the root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b0jh9\" data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable moisture, cool-to-intermediate temperatures and relatively low light are appropriate for developing healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67049439494515,"sku":"Paphiopedilum bungebelangi","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Paphiopedilumbungebelangi.jpg?v=1791354993","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-bungebelangi","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}