Paphiopedilum barbigerum

Paphiopedilum barbigerum is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

Description

Plant blooms in the fall with a single 6.5 cm wide flower.

Distribution

Plants are found growing on limestone cliffs in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi provinces of China at elevations of 300 to 760 meters. The area is subjected to heavy fog in the winter and spring. In the summer to fall the area has heavy rains.

Culture

Plant should be grown in areas with moderate light and intermediate temperatures. Pot in a well drain mix such as medium fir bark and perlite. Water regularly about every four to five days. To induce blooming restrict watering and lower temperatures for a week in the winter.

Varieties

Image	Name	Description
	Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. lockianum	Dorsal Sepals orange with a white tip and petals open outwards and are orange brown, lip is red orange
	Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. sulivongii	Dorsal Sepals white with red stripes and petals yellow with red veins, lip is yellow

Naming

Common Names: The Beard Carrying Paphiopedilum

Synonyms

1. Paphiopedilum barbigerum f. aureum (H.S.Hua) O.Gruss & Roeth 1999
2. Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. aureum H.S.Hua 1999
3. Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. coccineum (Perner & R.Herrm.) Cavestro 2001
4. Paphiopedilum barbigerum var. lockianum Aver. 2002
5. Paphiopedilum coccineum Perner & R.Herrm. 2000
6. Paphiopedilum insigne var barbigerum [Tang & Wang] Braem 1988