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Paphiopedilum canhii

File:Paph. canhii.jpg

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Tribe: Cypripedioideae
SubTribe: Paphiopedilinae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: Paph. canhii
Alliance:
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum canhii
Aver. & O. Gruss 2010


Paphiopedilum canhii is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the spring with a single flower. The plant was collected in November 14, 2009 by Hanoi orchid Chu Xuan Canh orchid nursery who flowered the plant in March 2010

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in humus on limestone in the coniferous forest of northern Vietnam at elevations of 1500 meters

Culture[]

Plant should be grown in areas with bright light and intermediate temperatures. Pot in a well drain mix such as medium fir bark and perlite. Species can tolerate many different potting mediums. Water regularly about every four to five days. To induce blooming lower temperature and reduce watering during the winter.

Naming[]

Common Names: Canh Chu Xuan's Paphiopedilum

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