Paphiopedilum fairrieanum

Paphiopedilum fairrieanum (Terrestrial/lithophytic orchid, lot of 14 in vitro plants – See more)

1. Identification and Origin

• Scientific name: Paphiopedilum fairrieanum (Lindl.) Stein

• Origin: Rainforests of the eastern Himalayas (India, Nepal, Bhutan, China).

• Natural habitat: Terrestrial or lithophytic, between 1,200 and 2,500 m in altitude, in shaded and humid areas, often on limestone slopes or soils rich in organic matter.

2. Cultivation Conditions (Lot of 14 in vitro plants)

Temperature

• Day: 18–24°C.

• Night: 12–15°C.

• To avoid: <10°C or >28°C.

Humidity

• Ideal rate: 60–80%.

Light

• Intensity: Filtered light (north window or shading in a greenhouse).

• To avoid: Direct sunlight.

Watering

• Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Regular watering, keep the substrate slightly moist without excess.

Fertilizer

• Guideline: Start applying fertilizer only when new roots emerge and at a reduced 1/2 dose, strictly during the growth period.

Ventilation

• Acclimation: Gradually increase ventilation after transplanting.

Repotting

• Substrate: Draining mix (fine bark, perlite, charcoal, sphagnum moss).