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Lady slipper orchids are among the most desirable orchids on earth, coveted by high-end collectors.
Each plant and flower is unique (unlike most orchids which are clones!). Derived from the finest breeding program and genetics
Easy to grow, make great house plants!
Flowers can last months in bloom. They may appear delicate, but these orchids are very hardy!
Plants are shipped IN POT, and NOT IN BLOOM. Plants are Near Blooming Size (NBS) around 1 - 1.5 years from Blooming Size.

Description

Lady slipper orchids of the genus Paphiopedilum are among the most desirable flowering plants on earth. They're called "lady slippers" or "slipper orchids" because some clever person observed that the pouch "lip" on the flowers resemble lady slippers, and the name stuck! The past 175+ years of breeding have resulted in blooms of incredible color, beauty, and form with the most desirable specimens commanding the highest prices paid of any orchids. Unlike the mass-produced orchids available everywhere these days, each lady slipper orchid is grown from seed in a long, painstaking process taking three to five years until the first bloom is seen. Every plant is a genetically distinct individual, as unique as people. In other words, they're not clones! We're offering here the pinnacle of Paphiopedilum breeding: the"complex" hybrid, so named for its mixed - but extremely selective - pedigree. The flowers of complex Paph hybrids can look like they were carved from alabaster and polished. Blooms can last anywhere between one to three months, and are impressive, elegant, and very desirable. The finest specimens have won "Best in Show" in major orchid competitions. The plants we're offering here come from the finest breeding of lady slipper orchids with unequalled pedigrees. Despite their delicate appearance, Paphiopedilum complex hybrids are very easy to grow, and make great houseplants. They will add a touch of elegance and class to any orchid collection! HOW TO GROW: Water around twice per week, give bright shady conditions (avoid direct sun), and light fertilization. Avoid freezing temperatures. Plant will be shipped in pot with potting media (i.e., soil). PLEASE NOTE: in order to avoid damage to buds/flowers, we DO NOT ship these plants in bud or bloom.