| Name: 18 Color Orchid Seeds - Cypripedium & Paphiopedilum Bonsai Flower Seeds, Exotic Home Garden Planting
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| Quantity: 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs, 1000pcs |
| Latin Name: Cypripedium spp. (Lady's Slipper Orchid) / Paphiopedilum spp. (Slipper Orchid) |
| Days to Germination: 30-90 days (varies by species and conditions) |
| Sowing: Surface sow, do not cover (seeds require light for germination) |
| Light Preference: Partial shade to filtered sunlight (avoid direct intense sunlight) |
| Plant Height: 6-24 inches (15-60 cm), depending on species |
| Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) apart |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3-9 (for Cypripedium); Zones 10-11 (for Paphiopedilum) |
| Harvest: Not applicable (grown for ornamental purposes; blooms in 3-5 years) |
| Soil Requirements: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0); mix with bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss |
| Uses: Ornamental gardening, indoor/outdoor decoration, bonsai cultivation |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Sterilize growing medium.
- 2. Surface-sow seeds on moist substrate.
- 3. Maintain high humidity (70-80%).
- 4. Provide indirect light.
- 5. Keep temperature 65-75°F (18-24°C).
- 6. Avoid overwatering (mist lightly).
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