{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-insigne","title":"Paphiopedilum insigne","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"443\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"66\"\u003ePaphiopedilum insigne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\"\u003esingle-flowered Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e and the type species of the genus. It is native primarily to \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"284\"\u003enortheastern India (Meghalaya\/Assam), northwestern Yunnan in China, and Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing in subtropical habitats at roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e1,000–1,500 m\u003c\/strong\u003e elevation.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThe plant forms a compact fan of \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e5–6 leathery, strap-shaped green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with purple spotting on the undersides near the base. Each growth produces a single large flower, generally around \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e7–12 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flowers have a pale green to yellow-green dorsal sepal with dark maroon spotting, yellow-brown petals marked with reddish-brown veins, and a yellow to yellow-green pouch with purple-brown markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"903\"\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=\"7jrhj6\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright, filtered light. A few hours of gentle shaded sunlight is beneficial, but protect the plant from strong midday sun. Around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e1,000–2,000 foot-candles\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally suitable for Paphiopedilums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1677\" data-content-reference-end=\"1696\"\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=\"pbfgep\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing medium consistently lightly moist. Allow it to approach dryness between waterings, but do not let it remain completely dry for long periods. Avoid standing water and prolonged saturation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1918\" data-content-reference-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xc53gm\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a terrestrial orchid mix based on fine or medium bark with sphagnum and perlite. A small amount of crushed limestone can also be used. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2099\" data-content-reference-end=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ow7bc1\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity with good airflow is ideal. Avoid keeping the crown wet, especially when temperatures are cool. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2249\" data-content-reference-end=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ipnmy7\" data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eP. insigne\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively \u003cstrong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003ecool-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with many Paphiopedilums. RHS recommends approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e20–25°C in summer and 18–22°C in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e, while it can tolerate cooler conditions than many mottled-leaf types. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2525\" data-content-reference-end=\"2557\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lm5kas\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted orchid fertilizer regularly during active growth. RHS recommends feeding approximately every third watering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2702\" data-content-reference-end=\"2721\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hhx0z6\" data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain gentle air movement, particularly when humidity is high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rmdr5h\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a relatively small pot with good drainage. Repot after flowering when the medium begins to deteriorate; avoid using an unnecessarily large container. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2972\" data-content-reference-end=\"3004\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8643q0\" data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid major changes in temperature, watering or light while the bud develops. The individual flowers can remain attractive for an extended period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67024098263411,"sku":"Paphiopedilum insigne","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Paphiopediluminsigne.jpg?v=1790933677","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-insigne","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}