{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-dianthum","title":"Paphiopedilum dianthum","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"434\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"68\"\u003ePaphiopedilum dianthum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tang \u0026amp; F.T.Wang is a distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"131\"\u003elithophytic Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"185\"\u003esouthwestern China and northern Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows mainly on \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"240\"\u003ehighly eroded limestone cliffs\u003c\/strong\u003e in mossy, wet, semi-deciduous evergreen forests, generally from about \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e500–1,450 m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eIt is particularly attractive for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"512\"\u003elong, twisted, hairy-warted petals\u003c\/strong\u003e and its ability to produce several flowers simultaneously. The inflorescence is erect to arching and can carry \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e1–5 flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, making a mature plant quite spectacular. The leaves are leathery, dark green above and paler beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"780\"\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=\"texkdy\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide moderate, filtered light. Avoid strong direct midday sunlight. AOS recommends approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e1,000–2,000 foot-candles\u003c\/strong\u003e for Paphiopedilums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1570\" data-content-reference-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p2ms5z\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing medium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003econsistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eP. dianthum\u003c\/em\u003e comes from wet habitats, but good drainage is still essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nmk560\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a moisture-retentive but airy Paphiopedilum mix containing fine or medium bark, perlite and sphagnum. Because it naturally grows on limestone, adding a small amount of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003ecalcareous material\u003c\/strong\u003e can be beneficial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1988\" data-content-reference-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aipaxy\" data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity is suitable, but ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal and bacterial problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1navkk0\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is adaptable from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003ewarm to cool conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e18–28°C (65–82°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the day with cooler nights is a good general range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14em04x\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Paphiopedilums can tolerate regular feeding, but periodically flush the medium to prevent salt accumulation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2521\" data-content-reference-end=\"2540\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hq2qd4\" data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, continuous airflow, particularly when growing in high humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e8hu9y\" data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining pot and avoid excessively large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n1yask\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when the growing medium begins to decompose, preferably as new roots begin to develop. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2825\" data-content-reference-end=\"2844\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j7tgxh\" data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good light, consistent moisture and adequate nutrition help encourage the development of its multi-flowered inflorescences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67048220328307,"sku":"Paphiopedilum dianthum","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Paphiopedilumdianthum.jpg?v=1791342501","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-dianthum","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}