About
A slipper orchid, with a compact fan of leathery, sometimes tessellated foliage. An exotic bloom featuring the signature slipper-shaped lip and broad dorsal sepal opens on a sturdy scape. Individual blooms last 6-10 weeks. 'Williams' brings sculptural beauty to any collection.
About the genus
Paphiopedilum are mainly terrestrial, and lithophytic or epiphytic. They lack pseudobulbs and produce short stems with strap-shaped leathery leaves. Each shoot ends in a solitary flower or racemes of 2-8 flowers each with a distinctive variably-shaped lip or pouch
Plant details
Suggested usesWindowsills, shaded conservatories, orchid collections. A rewarding houseplant.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fine bark-based orchid compost. Bright indirect light, no direct sun. Keep evenly moist (no drying out). 15-25�C.
PruningRemove spent flower stems at the base. No other pruning needed.
PropagationDivide when the plant has multiple mature growths. Each division needs at least 3 fans.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and scale insects may colonise leaf bases.
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering or stale compost. Repot every 1-2 years.