Paphiopedilum fairrieanum   STEIN

Section: Ceratopetalum

 

Paph. fairrieanum grows in the Himalayas at altitudes of 1600 - 2200 m and is only found in India, Bhutan and possibly China.

In the 1980s, different colored variants of this plant were commercially available, some of which were also officially described as varieties.

Paph. fairrieanum is not easy to cultivate and is therefore rarely offered. The temperature range should be found in the moderate / cool range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stig Dalström traveled  with a number of scientists in Bhutan searched for Paph. fairrieanum and discovered a few locations. Further information can be found in issue 3 2023 of the Orchideenjournal magazine.

The following photos were taken by Stig Dalström:

 

   

 

At one location there are Paph. fairrieanum and Paph. venustum grew together.

 

 

Another picture by Rolf Herrmann: