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Lady's Slipper Orchid

Paphiopedilum callosum

Perennial

Orchid Family

Exotic orchid with distinctive pouch-shaped lip resembling a slipper. Rare and highly prized. Bold patterning with green and purple stripes. Protected in wild, cultivated specimens only.

Bloom Season

Winter, Spring

Habitat

Tropical

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Perfect For

CorporateAnniversary

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days

when properly cared for

Mist regularly but avoid getting water on blooms

Keep away from direct sunlight

Change water weekly

Can last weeks with proper care

Extremely long-lasting - 21-35 days

Cool to moderate temps

Mist regularly but don't water blooms

Indirect light

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Varies by type - some sweet, some citrusy, many have no scent

Fun Facts

There are over 25,000 species of orchids

Vanilla comes from an orchid species

Orchids can live for over 100 years

Some orchids mimic insects to attract pollinators

Origin & History

Native to Tropical worldwide

Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica. Ancient Greeks named them "orchis" meaning testicle, due to their root shape. Victorian England experienced "orchid mania" with collectors risking their lives to find rare species in jungles.