Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ‘Bear 2’ × ‘Bear’ BM/TPS

Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ‘Bear 2’ × ‘Bear’ BM/TPS is an interesting cross between two selected cultivars of this beautiful botanical slipper orchid, native to Sumatra, Indonesia. The species is particularly appreciated for its distinctive flowers and exceptional successive-flowering habit.

Its elegant blooms typically display a pink to rose-coloured dorsal sepal, greenish petals decorated with darker markings, and a characteristic pouch-shaped lip in shades of pink to reddish-brown. One of its most remarkable features is the ability to produce flowers sequentially on the same inflorescence, often maintaining its flowering display for several months under suitable conditions.

The selected parent plants make this cross especially interesting for collectors, although individual seedlings may show natural variation in flower colour, shape, and markings.

Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum prefers intermediate to warm temperatures, moderate filtered light, good air circulation, and moderate to high humidity. The growing medium should remain lightly moist while providing excellent drainage.

With its elegant flowers, selected parentage, and fascinating successive-flowering habit, Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ‘Bear 2’ × ‘Bear’ BM/TPS is a distinctive addition to any collection of botanical Paphiopedilum orchids.