Paphiopedilum barbigerum

A small, green-leaved slipper orchid from the limestone hills of southern China, northern Vietnam and Thailand, with one glossy flower on each stem from autumn into early winter. It roots into humus pockets on limestone rock, so it wants shade, a free-draining mix with added lime, and cooler, slightly drier winters.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Limestone karst, growing in humus and moss on rocks, in pockets of soil, and occasionally on tree trunks, usually on shaded slopes and cliff ledges.

Recorded at 300–1200 m. None of the three GBIF records carries an elevation.

Guizhou, Guangxi and Yunnan, ChinaNorthern Vietnam (var. lockianum)Northern Thailand (var. lannaense)Laos (checklist only)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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