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Paphiopedilum superbiens is a species of Paphiopedilum
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring with a up to two 10 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in leaf litter in the coniferous forest of Central Sumatra, Indonesia at elevations of 600 to 1200 meters. The area is subjected to heavy rain from winter to spring and light rains from summer to fall.
Culture[]
Keep plants in moderate lighting with humidity at 60 to 80% with an intermediate to warm temperatures. Pot in a well drain mix such as medium 70% fir bark and 30% perlite. Plant tolerates different mediums. To induce blooming, reduce watering and lower temperatures during the winter.
Variants[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Paphiopedilum superbiens f. album | Lip is green. Sepal is white with green stripes, Petal is green |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Outstanding Paphiopedilum
Synonyms[]
- Cordula superbiens Rolfe 1912
- Cypripedium barbatum var. superbum E.Morren 1883
- Cypripedium barbatum var. veitchii Van Houtte 1861
- Cypripedium curtisii var. sanderae Curtis in ?
- *Cypripedium superbiens Rchb.f 1855
- Cypripedium veitchianum Lindley 1865
- Paphiopedilum superbiens f. sanderae (Curtis) M.W.Wood 1975
- Paphiopedilum superbiens var. sanderae (Curtis) Braem 1988
- Paphiopedilum veitchianum Lem. 1865