Paphiopedilum insigne ‘Russell’
     This species is native to Nepal and NE India and as you might guess, is one of the cooler growing paphs. Though a vigorous grower in our intermediate to warm greenhouse, we need to find a cool place (outside wall) in the fall to encourage dependable blooms. When it gets that cool rest, WOW does it put on a show! It’s no wonder it’s been used so much in hybridizing. It’s a solid green, rather strap-leaved paph. and a common name for it is “The Splendid Paphiopedilum” (pretty nice for a common name, eh?).