Paphiopedilum venustum   PFITZER

Section: Barbata

 

Paph. venustum occurs in eastern India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and in the Chinese province of Xizang and grows there at altitudes of 300 - 1300 m.

In the 80's there are tons of Paph. venustum has been exported from India. This species showed itself to be very variable in flowering. Many varieties have subsequently been described. In recent years, Paph. venustum rather a rare guest in our cultures.

Today this species is increasingly offered again. They are best cultivated in a temperature-controlled area.

 

 

 

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Paph. venustum album

 

 

 

 

Stig Dalström and a number of scientists have examined the locations of Paph. venustum searched and found in Bhutan. Further information can be found in issue 3 2023 of the Orchideenjournal. The pictures were made by Stig Dalström:

     

 

At one location there are Paph. venustum and Paph. fairrieanum has grown together: