Another name for Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum is also known as slipper orchid and crepe Medusa orchid
Morphological characteristics of Paphiopedilum
It belongs to warm spotted leaf varieties, which mostly bloom in summer or autumn, and cold green leaf varieties mostly bloom in spring and winter
Its stem is short, its leaves are leathery, near basal, banded or oblong lanceolate, with green or reddish brown spots
The scape has a peculiar shape, which is pulled out from the leaves and has a pocket shaped lip. The dorsal calyx is developed and the pattern is gorgeous. Two lateral calyx connate
The shape of the stamen column is different from that of ordinary orchids. Two anthers are inserted on both sides of the stamen column. The petals are thick and the flower life is long
Flower language of Paphiopedilum
The flower language and symbolic significance of Paphiopedilum: beauty, diligence and thrift