Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt'
Venus' Slipper
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Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Description
Small terrestrial orchid to 18" tall when flowering. They have clumped growth and leathery, oblong leaves to 8". Flowers are distinguished by a pouch-shaped lip.
Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Blooming
Blooms at any time between early fall and winter.
Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Growth
Lady's Slippers are generally grown indoors or in greenhouses, but can be brought outside in warm temperatures. One species is known to be particularly hardy in cold climates, P. insigne. They can withstand temperatures as low as 28°F/-2°C for brief periods of time.
Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Planting
Roots should be crowded slightly so do not use a pot that is too big.
Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Pest
Spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies. Other problems include gray mold, root rot, bacterial soft rot, anthracnose, iron deficiency, and cymbidium mosaic virus.
Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Interesting facts
There are numerous hybrids of Paphiopedilum.
Venus' Slipper (Paphiopedilum x 'Agincourt') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Most potting soils designed for orchids (especially for the genus Cymbidium) work well for Lady's Slippers.
