This terrestrial clump forming orchid is fast growing with strap-like dark green leaves. The yellow-bronze pouch forming flowers appear singularly on a slender stem above the foliage from autumn to spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Paphiopedilum insigne is naturally found in the eastern Himalayas growing on shaded mountain ledges or on the forest floor.

It prefers a well drained gritty moist soil with composted leaf in a shaded to filtered light protected possition and is frost and drought tender.

The Slipper Orchid is a beautiful flowering plant that is grown for its clumping habit. It is planted in shaded borders or rockeries or used as an indoor or glasshouse specimen in cooler climates. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and the plant establishes in 3-4 years. It normally requires minimal maintenance and it is important not allow the soil to dry out and requires a moderate well lit warm position.ID 632

Paphiopedilum (pă-fee-ô-PE-di-lum) insigne(in-SIG-nee)