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Paphiopedilum sanderianum Pfitzer
- Common Name: Sander's Paphiopedilum
- Family: Orchidaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Sarawak, Borneo
- Habitat: growing on limestone rock in shade with roots in mossy cracks
- Description: known only from two small populations in the limestone hills of Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
- Culture: Moderately bright diffuse light, intermediate temps, even moisture year round and high humidity. Paphiopedilum sanderianum grows on cliffs of basic (pH) limestone thus the addition of limestone, crushed oyster shell, or similar materials to the potting medium is very important.
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 200800081
- Source: Rick Buell
- Accession Date: 05-28-2008
- Bench: 3219 - South Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 01-07-2011
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Orchidaceae
- SubFamily: Cypripedioideae
- Tribe: Cypripedieae
- SubTribe: Paphiopedilinae
References:
- Orchids Wiki
- Gore Orchid Conservatory website
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