Paphiopedilum delenatii plant grown by Russell Bulley.

Description:

Culture: Paphiopedilum delenatii is found in Southern Vietnam at elevations of 600 to 900 meters. Plants are found growing in granite pebbles and mossy tree trunks, usually near water in a shady area. The area is subjected to fog from fall to winter and heavy rain in the summer. Culture Keep plants moderately lighted or partially shaded with humidity at 60 to 85% with an intermediate night temperatures of 58F to 62F and day temperatures of 75F to 83F. To induce blooming, with hold watering and maintain a cool temperature, ie. 55F during winter nights and expose plant to 9-12 hours of good lighting every day in the winter. plant grow well in bright light; however to get more indeph flower color grow in shade.