{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-malipoense","title":"Paphiopedilum malipoense","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"467\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"72\"\u003ePaphiopedilum malipoense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S.C.Chen \u0026amp; Z.H.Tsi is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"141\"\u003elithophytic or terrestrial Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"191\"\u003esouthern China and northern Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows mainly on \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"365\"\u003elimestone formations and in leaf litter of montane cloud forests\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally in partial shade at about \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e450–1,450 m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"430\" data-content-reference-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eIt is especially prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"634\"\u003ebeautiful green tessellated foliage, purple-marked leaf undersides, large green flowers and pleasant apple-to-raspberry fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flowering stem usually carries a single large flower, occasionally two, with flowers around \u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e7.5–12 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"791\"\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=\"2eju50\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide moderate, filtered light. Avoid strong direct midday sunlight, but adequate light is important for healthy growth and flowering.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqp253\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing medium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eevenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth. Avoid prolonged drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zvn3c1\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a loose, well-draining Paphiopedilum mix. Because the species naturally grows on limestone, a mix containing bark, perlite and some mineral\/gritty material is appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"66itrw\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e60–80% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e with good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nosncy\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003ecool to intermediate conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly during winter. A cooler winter period can help encourage flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cuw4df\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Flush the medium regularly to prevent fertilizer-salt buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xi6jvc\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, continuous airflow is important, especially under humid conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"adezqe\" data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining pot and avoid excessively large containers. The roots should have access to both moisture and air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uecn8l\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when the growing medium begins to decompose or when new roots are developing. Avoid unnecessary disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9b93aj\" data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good light during growth followed by a somewhat cooler winter period can encourage flowering. 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