Also known as Tropical Lady Slipper Orchid · Zapatilla
Phragmipedium longifolium, the Long-Leaf Phragmipedium, is a stunning slipper orchid from Central and South America, known for its elongated leaves and elegant, long-peta
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
50% intensity
Provide dappled shade similar to its native forest understory.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Use pure water and avoid letting the medium dry out completely.
Orchid bark mix, sphagnum moss
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers intermediate temperatures, ideally 18-25°C during the day and 13-18°C at night.
Light and Regular
50% intensity
Diluted orchid fertilizer during growth, flushing with water periodically.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep Phragmipedium longifolium consistently moist but never waterlogged. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water.
Allow the potting medium to approach dryness between waterings, but do not let it dry out completely. Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods.
Pruning is generally not required for Phragmipedium longifolium unless removing spent flower spikes or dead/damaged foliage. Cut flower spikes at the base once flowering has finished.
Remove any yellowing or brown leaves at their base using a sterile blade to maintain plant health.
Phragmipedium longifolium is typically propagated by division. When the plant becomes overcrowded or large enough, divide it into sections, ensuring each section has at least two healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Pot the divisions into appropriate orchid media.
Repot Phragmipedium longifolium every 1-2 years or when the potting medium begins to break down, usually after flowering. Use a coarse, well-draining orchid mix, such as bark, charcoal, and perlite.
Ensure the pot has ample drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Where Long-Leaf Phragmipedium (Phragmipedium longifolium) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Phragmipedium |
| Species | Phragmipedium longifolium |
Similar in genus Phragmipedium
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