
- Hindi
- लेडी स्लिपर
- Botanical
- Paphiopedilum insigne
- Family
- Orchidaceae
About the plant
A pouched terrestrial orchid of the eastern Himalaya, cool-growing and slow.
Growing it
Wild collection is why it is scarce — buy nursery-raised plants only.
What it is for
Conservation-grade collector orchid; cool hill house plant.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Deep shade, cool air
- पानी
- Even moisture, sharp drainage
- मौसम
- Mar–Apr
- Grows in
- Balcony
- Mature size
- 20–30 cm
- First harvest
- Flowers from year four
Wild collection is why it is scarce — buy nursery-raised plants only.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Conservation-grade collector orchid; cool hill house plant.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- प्रकाशित