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Kolopakingii slipper orchid

Paphiopedilum kolopakingii

Also found as Paphiopedilum kolopakingii Fowlie

Paphiopedilum Kolopakingii (Paphiopedilum kolopakingii) is a flowering companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A paphiopedilum orchid display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care: Moderate · Paphiopedilum orchid
Everyday size: Usually a tabletop, windowsill, or floor specimen; flowering size varies by species.
Collector class: Premium
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Paphiopedilum
Family: Orchidaceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Division · Seedling · Tissue culture
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Kolopakingii slipper orchid

Paphiopedilum orchid guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate

Light: Filtered light; most prefer less light than Cattleya
Water: Keep the medium evenly moist but not saturated
Temperature: Intermediate; mottled and strap-leaved types generally prefer warmer conditions (13–29°C)
Humidity: Moderate humidity with airflow (40–60%)
Potting medium: Fine orchid bark with perlite and moisture-retentive material
Drainage: Moisture retentive yet freely draining
Feeding: Regular weak fertilizer; flush the medium periodically to limit salt buildup
Pruning and grooming: Keep water out of the crown in cool conditions and remove spent flower stems
Seasonal rhythm: Maintain steady care year-round unless the species source specifies otherwise
Propagation: Divide established multi-growth clumps
Travel planning: Arrange a moisture check within five to seven days
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesAmerican Orchid Society — Paphiopedilum culture sheet

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets: No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children: This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling: Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement: Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database Poison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: Motohiro Sunouchi
License: CC BY 4.0
Original: View photograph source
Botanical source: View identity source

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Kolopakingii slipper orchid

Refined living room · Bright architectural entryway · Sheltered patio

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