this species looks healthy

intergenus taxonomy: 77% paphiopedilum, 20% stanhopea, 3% homo

available data: highly collectible hybrid

noted for its complex and usually fragrant flowers that are generally spectacular and short-lived, lasting three days or less

native to southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, southern china, new guinea and the solomon and bismarck islands

naturally occur among humus layers as terrestrials on the forest floor

leaves can be short and rounded or long and narrow and typically have a mottled pattern

the unusual shape of the pouch-like labellum traps insects seeking nectar

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