Paphiopedilum haynaldianum

General
The plant has 6-7 dull-green leaves, which can grow up to 30 cm long and are 4-5 cm wide. The Inflorescence carries between 2 and 8 flowers, and can be upto 75 cm long. The flowers are 10 and 16 cm wide.

Habitat Information
Range
These wonderful orchids are found on the Islands of Luzon and Negros in the Philippines.

Blooming Season
In nature it blooms during the dry season, which is from January to March. (Cribb,1987)

Temperatures
These plants endure high Summer temperatures, averaging 33 C during the day, and in the Winter the night-time temperatures drop to near freezing.

Substrate
Paph haynaldianum can be found growing on both trees and rocks in humus and leaf litter. Usually growing on granite, limestone, and serpentine rocks

Light
In nature P. haynaldianum plants are found growing in light to moderate shade

Water
In thieir natural enviroment it gets a lot of water during June and September, the monsoon season, accompanied by high winds.

Elevation
Paph. haynaldianum can be found at an elevation of 1400 m above sea level

Varieties
Paphiopedilum haynaldianum fma. album, which is a pale green flower, lacking pigment

Cultural Information

In cultivation, however, extra watering is not necessary. Supply plenty of airflow and high humidity (60-80%).

Light requirements
Like most strap-leaved Paphs, these enjoy bright, indirect light. 2000-3000 fc. Paph haynaldianum can be bloomed at lower light levels than most other multi-floral Paphs.