{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-lowii","title":"Paphiopedilum lowii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaphiopedilum lowii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking multifloral slipper orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including regions such as Borneo, Sumatra, and Malaysia. It is best known for its tall, arching inflorescence that carries several sequentially opening flowers, each displaying long, narrow, often twisted petals with green, brown, and purple striping. The pouch is typically elongated and elegant, giving the flower a graceful, almost spider-like appearance. The plant itself is medium-sized with plain green, strap-like leaves and grows terrestrially or lithophytically in humid forest environments, often on limestone substrates. This species belongs to the \u003cem data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"783\"\u003ePardalopetalum\u003c\/em\u003e group and is highly valued in breeding for its multiflowering habit and dramatic floral form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cs6rzd\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eMultifloral species producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e2–7 sequential flowers per spike\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18p9yzg\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eLong, arching to pendulous inflorescence (up to ~60–100 cm) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rgvowj\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003ePetals \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eelongated, narrow, and often twisted\u003c\/strong\u003e with green, brown, and purple tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jhjt6v\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eDistinctive elegant pouch, less rounded than many Paphiopedilums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oc9df9\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eMedium-sized plant with plain green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1bb6e\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eBlooms typically in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003espring to summer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oeglcr\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eNative to limestone and forest habitats at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e200–1700 m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vjkayd\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eLight: Moderate to bright filtered light (more light than mottled-leaf types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19lw4ig\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eTemperature: Intermediate to warm, with slight cooling at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aq0vuq\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eWatering: Keep evenly moist; allow slight drying between watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hoealf\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eHumidity: Moderate to high (60–80% ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12tpsos\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003ePotting: Open, well-draining mix (bark + perlite; can add limestone chips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ly8u3i\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eAirflow: Strong airflow is important for multifloral types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11xjnuh\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eFeeding: Regular, dilute fertilizer during active growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cpsryt\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eSeasonal cue: Slightly drier, cooler period in winter can help initiate spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62714876363123,"sku":"Paphiopedilum lowii","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Paphiopedilumlowii.jpg?v=1776232397","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-lowii","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}