{"product_id":"paphiopedilum-wardii","title":"Paphiopedilum wardii","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"355\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"64\"\u003ePaphiopedilum wardii\u003c\/em\u003e Summerh. is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"124\"\u003emottled-leaved, terrestrial Paphiopedilum\u003c\/strong\u003e native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"178\"\u003esouthwestern Yunnan, China, and Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally occurring around \u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e1,200–1,500 m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e in wet tropical habitats.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eIt is an attractive species with \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"422\"\u003ebluish-green mottled foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and large flowers. The flowers can reach approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e8.5–12.8 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a white dorsal sepal marked by green veins, greenish-white petals heavily flushed and spotted with brown-purple, and a greenish to ochre pouch with fine brown spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"713\"\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=\"bmekl8\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide moderate, filtered light. Around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e1,000–2,000 foot-candles\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally suitable for Paphiopedilums. Avoid strong direct midday sun. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1457\" data-content-reference-end=\"1476\"\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=\"t83fvd\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the medium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eevenly moist but not saturated\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid allowing the roots to remain completely dry for extended periods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1617\" data-content-reference-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g40ggb\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a moisture-retentive but well-draining Paphiopedilum mix, such as fine or medium bark combined with perlite and sphagnum. Good drainage is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rkuns2\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity is sufficient, but good air movement becomes increasingly important as humidity rises. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1934\" data-content-reference-end=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvbs6m\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a mottled-leaf Paphiopedilum, it generally prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eintermediate to warm conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e21–29°C (70–85°F) during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e13–22°C (55–72°F) at night\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2158\" data-content-reference-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ua9sr6\" data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed regularly with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer. Flush the medium periodically to prevent fertilizer-salt accumulation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2326\" data-content-reference-end=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lh83vw\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, continuous airflow, especially in warm or humid conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1040dev\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot about every two years or whenever the medium begins to decompose. Use a relatively small pot and avoid unnecessarily disturbing the roots. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2599\" data-content-reference-end=\"2618\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h1rq49\" data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable moisture, moderate light and regular nutrition help the plant develop strong flowering growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67048206172531,"sku":"Paphiopedilum wardii","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/PaphiopedilumwardiiFlower.jpg?v=1791340830","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/paphiopedilum-wardii","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}