Paphiopedilum philippinense

A multiflowered, strap-leaved slipper orchid from the Philippines and northern Borneo. It has long, twisted, hanging petals and several flowers on each stem. It grows in humus on lowland limestone cliffs and boulders, often in quite open, sunny spots. In culture it is a warm-growing, bright-light slipper that is easier than its larger multifloral relatives.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Grows in pockets of leaf litter and humus on limestone cliffs, boulders and coastal rocks, often in open places exposed to much sun. One herbarium label reads 'on stone in forest'. Like other multifloral slippers, it has stiff, strap-shaped, unmottled leaves suited to bright light.

Culture sources give sea level to about 500 m. The measured data carries no usable elevations.

Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan and other islands)Northern Borneo (Sabah)

🔒 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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