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Paphiopedilum javanicum is a species of Paphiopedilum
Description[]
Plant blooms from winter to summer with one flower 10 cm in width.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in thick wet humus between boulders in Java, Bala, and Flores, Indonesia at elevations of 910 to 1700 meters. The region is subjected to dry fall and summer seasons. In spring an winter the area has heavy rains.
Culture[]
Paph. javanicum in habitat
Keep plants moderately light with humidity at 60 to 80% with an intermediate temperatures. To induce blooming, with hold watering and maintain a low cool temperature, ie. 55°F during winter nights. Plant is easy to grow.
Varities[]
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Paphiopedilum javanicum var. album | Flower has green petals and sepals, green lip |
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Paphiopedilum javanicum var. virens | Flower has green petals and green sepals with purple edge, green lip |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Java Paphiopedilum
Synonyms[]
- Cordula javanica Rolfe 1912
- Cypripedium javanicum Reinw. ex Blume 1823
- Paphiopedilum javanicum f. nymphenburgianum (Roeth & O.Gruss) P.J.Cribb 1998
- Paphiopedilum javanicum var. nymphenburgianum Roeth & O.Gruss 1997