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Paphiopedilum Leeanum

January 15, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

Paphiopedilum Leeanum is the primary hybrid of Paphiopedilum insigne and Paphiopedilum spicerianum.  As you can see from the flowers, Paphiopedilum insigne is much more dominant as a parent.  The foliage is also much thicker and broader than any Paphiopedilum spicerianum that I’ve seen or grown (see second photo).  When we first received our Paphiopedilum Leeanum, I would have described the leaves as thick enough to have a succulent-like quality.  However, that appears in part due to culture — it was grown outdoors year-round in Santa Barbara, California.  Growing indoors with us, the leaves are much larger now, but not as thick.

As noted above, this is a temperature-tolerant Paphiopedilum, and a hardy grower.  I do not have many detailed comments about it– it grows steadily and easily in our southeastern window, potted in fine Orchiata bark, without any fuss!

 

Paphiopedium Leanum orchid images
Paphiopedium Leeanum

 

Paphiopedium Leeanum orchid images
Paphiopedium Leeanum

 

Paphiopedium Leeanum orchid images
Paphiopedium Leeanum

 

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