{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-concolor","title":"Paphiopedilum concolor","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"468\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"68\"\u003ePaphiopedilum concolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eBrachypetalum-section Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e native from southern China through mainland Southeast Asia, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eYunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe plant forms compact fans of \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e4–6 tessellated leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark and pale green markings and often purple spotting on the underside. The flowers are relatively large for the plant, about \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e5.5–7 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are typically yellow to yellow-green, densely marked with purple spots. The thick, fleshy pouch gives the flowers a particularly rounded appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"873\"\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=\"16uoa4h\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide medium, filtered light. Avoid strong midday sunlight. Paphiopedilums generally do well with about 1,000–2,000 foot-candles of light. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1495\" data-content-reference-end=\"1514\"\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=\"1lpyc4h\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing medium consistently lightly moist, but never continuously saturated. Water when the medium begins to dry and allow excess water to drain freely. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1693\" data-content-reference-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj9vwe\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a moisture-retentive but well-aerated Paphiopedilum mix, such as fine or medium bark, perlite, and suitable organic material. Because \u003cem data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eP. concolor\u003c\/em\u003e is associated with limestone habitats, a mildly calcareous component can be beneficial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1975\" data-content-reference-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198uhvw\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity with good airflow is suitable. Avoid stagnant, constantly wet conditions around the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kvip5w\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to warm conditions are appropriate. Aim for approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e18–29°C (65–85°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the day with somewhat cooler nights. AOS notes that mottled-leaved Paphiopedilums generally prefer warmer conditions than plain-green types. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2393\" data-content-reference-end=\"2412\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1idhkq7\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed regularly with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Flush the pot periodically with clean water to prevent salt buildup. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2580\" data-content-reference-end=\"2599\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sc7r9l\" data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, continuous air movement, especially in humid conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3t7k5d\" data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a relatively small pot with good drainage. Repot when the medium begins to decompose, generally every 1–2 years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2820\" data-content-reference-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kc64p9\" data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep watering, temperature, and light relatively stable while buds are developing. Avoid letting the plant become severely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67015163249011,"sku":"Paphiopedilum concolor","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/PaphiopedilumconcolorCareTips.jpg?v=1790756323","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-concolor","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}