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Paph lowii is arguably one of the most beautiful multifloral species from Malaysia and Borneo, that was first introduced to European cultivation in 1846. It is one of the few epiphytic paphs, growing in pockets of leaf litter and moss on tree branches. It is also found growing lithophytically. It is a warm grower, that
appreciates abundant moisture, and does not require particularly bright light to bloom.
Four to seven blooms are produced on a spike, a desirable trait for breeding. There is an aureum form that apparently
is not in cultivation.There does also appear to be some variation in flower form. The
clone pictured to the left is from the 'Eureka' line of breeding. The petals are
relatively flat, generally face forward, and form a gentle U shape. Other
forms have petals that are fully twisted with the back of the petals facing forward. An
example from the NY Orchid Show is show to the lower left. The Candor clones derived from
the 'Malaysian Princess' breeding line, also exhibit the twisted petal form.
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