Paphiopedilum celebesensis   FOWLIE & BIRK

Section: Barbata

 

The story of the discovery of Paphiopedilum celebesense can be found in Issue 1 1980 of the Orchid Digest. An acquaintance of Mr. Bundt had found these plants east of Rantepao (Central Sulawesi). A small tour group led by Lance Birk set out to find these plants.

The plants grow at an altitude of about 1000 meters together with Selaginella and smaller ferns. The night temperature rarely falls below 17 °C - the daytime temperatures are max. 25 °C with high humidity.

 

 

 

 

 

from situ from Sulawesii