Paph. helenae

$99.00

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Only found naturally ocuring in 1 location in the entire world the wild, in a remote province in Vietnam this orchid can be found living in steep inclines in forests of 100-900 meters above sea level enjoying warm to hot temperatures and bright but indirect light and exceptionally easy to grow! Keep it in bright indirect light, in a well drained bark mix, never let it stand in water and keep it slightly dryer in winter.

*Cultural and care information basedĀ on average Paphiopedilum care, use it as guide and should be adapted to suit your environment

šŸ’šDifficulty:Ā Intermediate (species and miniature)
🌱Size:  Small
🌸 Blooms: No Aroma
🌱 Grown by: seed, x sib
🧬 Genetics: Paphiopedilum section: paphiopedilum

🌔 Temp:Ā Int to IW  🌸 (23/19°C) ā„ļøĀ (18/13°C)
šŸ’§Ā Water:Ā Wet/Dry water cycling but do not allow full dry
ā˜ļøHumidity:Ā 40%+min
šŸ’”Ā Light:Ā Bright Indirect (Similar to Phalaenopsis)
🌰 Media:  Potting mix or fine bark topped tree fern (Terrestrial)

*Images are forĀ reference purposes only and may differ from the actual product. Due to variations of each individual plant, differences in monitors, colours of products may also appear different to those shown on the site.Ā 

Purchasing Guide (In Spike vs Blooming Size)

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In Spike (Flowering)

If you purchase an orchid in spike, it is in a stage of developing a flower spike that may bloom. There are many different stages of spikes, from just beginning of development to about to or fully opened blooms.

Sequential / ContinuousĀ bloomers have blooms one after another. Although the previous blooms may have dropped, it will continue to bloom with proper care.

End of -Ā Means the bud are no longer at it's peak potential or nearing it's end. The spike may fully expire if there is wait time for shipping.

Shipping In-Spike:Ā We believe we provide the highest quality of packaging to preserve a spike. However, by purchasing in-spike you are responsible for the risk if the buds blast (failing) or, the spike breaking is always present when shipping orchids in spike. Damaged buds or spikes will not be replaced, these plants will bloom again with proper care.

Blooming Size (No Flowers)

Our maturity terminology is an estimation at what size the plant is able to flower. It is based on other photos and experience. In optimal conditions, smaller orchids have surprised us with beautiful blooms. On the other hand, there have been larger orchids that have refused to spike.Ā 

  • Seedling size (SS): 2 years or more until bloom
  • Near Blooming Size (NBS): should bloom within 1-2 years
  • Blooming Size (BS): should bloom within 6 months, or have previously bloomed

Last in stock

When we're down to our last plant, we automatically reduce the price if it doesn't meet our standard grade or match our photos exactly. You're getting a healthy orchid at a better price – it just might have fewer leafs, be slightly smaller, or show minor cosmetic imperfections.

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