Lady's Slipper
Lady Slippers is a term used to describe a variety of orchids of the genera Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium, Selenipedium, Cypripedium and the monotypic Mexipedium, distinguished by their slipper-shaped pouches.
An orchid of the genus Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum are found in the tropical forests of southeast Asia reaching as far north as southern China. Paphiopedilum is quite easy to cultivate and therefore is popular among orchid enthusiasts. In fact, overcollecting of this genus has caused some problems in its orignial habitat.
Phragmipedium, found across northern South and Central America, is also easy to cultivate as it requires lower temperatures than the Paphiopedilum, eliminating the need for a greenhouse.
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