(Paphiopedilum delenatii)

Paphiopedilum delenatii, Guillaumin 1924 (Kew)

Paphiopedilum delenatii is a species in the Paphiopedilum genus. This name is accepted name for the species in the family Orchidaceae subfamily Cypripedioideae, . It is in the subgenus Parvisepalum . This species is found in China (SE. Sichuan, N. Guangxi) to Vietnam.

While Paphiopedilum delenatii was for many years considered difficult to grow, years and generations of selection of good-growing parental stock have led to this species being quite easy. The plants seem to respond well to a variety of conditions, but will grow well with other mottled-leaved paphiopedilums, or with the brachypetalum or parvisepalum types. As always, water low in salts is a must. Plants should be kept evenly moist, approaching dryness, and provided with moderate light as for phalaenopsis. As with all paphiopedilums, Paph. delenatii does best with a fertilizing regime of 1/4-strength balanced plant food applied every week.
Peggy Yap