Paphiopedilum victoria-mariae   SANDER ex ROLFE

Section: Cochlopetalum

 

Paph. victoria-mariae occurs on Mount Merapi (Sumatra) at altitudes of 1800-2400 m and often grows in moss - the pH value is given as 4.5.

Cool to temperate conditions with high humidity are important for culture.

 

currently two types of Paph. victoria-mariae cultivated. On the left you can see the type that is currently offered - on the right: this type has been cultivated for decades:

 

 

 

 

 

and now pictures of the clone that has been in culture for many years:

 

 

 

the picture shows Paph. victoria-mariae

 

 

 

Pictures from Francois Sockhom Mey

 

 

 

 

Pictures from Elvi Mardini from the Selatan Region - Sumatra