Paphiopedilum armeniacum, described in 1982, is a species of orchid commonly called the Golden Slipper Orchid. The plant size is small compared to other paphiopedilum species. This species blooms from late fall to early spring with one flower per an inflorescence

Inflorescence

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Distribution

Paphiopedilum armeniacum is found from western Yunnan

Yunnan

Yunnan is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the far southwest of the country spanning approximately and with a population of 45.7 million . The capital of the province is Kunming. The province borders Burma, Laos, and Vietnam.Yunnan is situated in a mountainous area, with...

 province in China

China

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 to northern Myanmar

Myanmar

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, at elevations from 1000 to 2000 meters. It grows on limestone cliffs and slopes. The habitat

Habitat

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is subjected to constant light fog in the winter and heavy rain in the summer.

Culture

Paphiopedilum armeniacum should be kept in areas with intermediate to cool temperatures from around 32F to 87F with moderately bright light. Watering and temperatures must be reduced during the winter. The plant is sensitive to salts in the roots and be kept in a mix with good circulation such as in a mix with greater proportions of perlite or sphagnum moss than usual. Many growers keep plants in baskets since rhizomes produce growths about 14 cm. away from mother plant. Keep humidity at 60 to 80%