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Paphiopedilum helenae sp. Orchid Plant - BS Without flowers

Paphiopedilum helenae sp. Orchid Plant - BS

Rs. 2,600.00
Rs. 2,600.00
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Type: Species

Fragrance: No

Flower Colour: Bright Yellow/ Brown

Flower Size: 5-6 cm

Available with: Without flowers

Conditions: Intermediate to warm

Plant Size: Matured BS |  Please refer to plant picture for size reference.

Pot Size: 10 cm

Potting Media: Hydrotone, Charcoal and Coconut husk

Shipping & Delivery

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Paphiopedilum helenae sp., also affectionately known as Ellen's Paphiopedilum, holds the crown as the absolute smallest miniature species orchid in the entire Paphiopedilum genus. Discovered in 1995, this lithophytic gem naturally clings to steep, eroded limestone cliffs spanning northern Vietnam and southwestern China. It is highly sought-after by rare plant collectors for its tiny, compact stature and grand floral personality. 

🌸 Flower Specialty
  • Yields striking, bold bright canary-yellow to brownish-gold blooms. The petals and sepals provide a clean, sunny background that frames a glossy, rounded slipper-like pouch.
  •  Despite the plant's tiny footprint, it shoots up a short, dark purple fuzzy stem that bears a singular, disproportionately large flower. The contrast between the miniature rosette of thick, rigid green leaves and the showy blossom creates a spectacular, dramatic look.
  • Thrives in intermediate to warm tropical mountain conditions. It bursts into bloom from late summer through early autumn, with individual long-lasting flowers remaining fresh and immaculate for several weeks.
🌿 Care Guide
  • Requires bright, filtered indirect sunlight (such as gentle morning light). Keep it safely shielded from harsh midday rays, as its compact rosettes can easily scorch.
  • Needs regular, moderate watering to keep the root zone evenly moist but never waterlogged. Since slipper orchids lack water-storing pseudobulbs, do not allow the mix to dry out completely. Reduce watering frequency slightly during its winter rest phase.
  • Prefers daytime temperatures between 18°C and 25°C (64°F to 77°F) with a cool nightly drop. As a specialized limestone dweller, it thrives best in an aerated, well-draining mixture of fine fir bark, charcoal, and lava rock, heavily benefiting from a tiny pinch of lime or crushed oyster shells to keep the medium slightly alkaline.

 

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  • Disclaimer

    1. Colors, patterns & size of the flowers can vary due to the variations produced by hybrids or species.

    2. There are chances that the buds/flowers could dry up in transit during Shipping after packing.

    3. The local climatic conditions, season and the nutrition given can affect the brightness & colour intensity of flowers.

    4. While we make every effort to match the actual colours of the flowers, the photographs may not be the exact representation, due to different monitor settings.

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