Paphiopedilum tranlienianum

Paphiopedilum tranlienianum, a botanical species originating from China, is a small-sized orchid that thrives in intermediate temperatures and moderate light intensity. This unique orchid, found in southeastern Yunnan province of China and northern Vietnam, grows in primary, evergreen forests on limestone cliffs and mountains. With its delicate blooms emerging once a year in autumn, this plant requires a cool, dry winter and a wet, warm summer. Cultivated in pots, the Paphiopedilum tranlienianum brings a touch of exotic beauty to any orchid collection.