Indian Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum insigne
Family: Orchidaceae
Indian Slipper Orchid grows in bright indirect light and prefers moist airy orchid mix. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Indian Slipper Orchid
Indian Slipper Orchid growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Moist airy orchid mix with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Indian Slipper Orchid as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.
Plant Overview
Indian Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum insigne) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a orchid with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1100
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Indian Slipper Orchid is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist airy orchid mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Moist airy orchid mix
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-7 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.