Vietnam has a rich variety of orchid species, and the following are some of the main orchid varieties: 1. Vietnamese Orchid
Basic information: Paphiopedilum vietnamense is a native or semi epiphytic plant of the Orchidaceae family. Its rhizomes are slightly fleshy, its leaves are narrow and rectangular, and its leaf surface has alternating light and dark green spots. It has a single or two flowers, a nearly spherical lip, pink or white with a pink halo, and is of great ornamental value.
Growth habits: Vietnamese orchids are mainly distributed in the tropical rainforests of Vietnam and prefer warm, humid, and semi shaded living environments. 2、 Vietnamese beauty Doulan
Basic information: Paphiopedilum delenatii, a Vietnamese beauty, is an epiphytic herbaceous plant that grows in the alluvial soil of limestone crevices in forest valleys at an altitude of 750 meters to 1300 meters. 3 to 5 leaves, with a green grid on the leaf surface and purple spots on the back. The flowers are large, with pink sepals and petals, large petals, deep sac like lips, purple, and degenerate stamens shield shaped, with yellow and purple spots in the middle. The flowering period is in spring.
Varieties: The cultivated variety includes Paphiopedilum delenatii var. alba, a white flower, which grows at a suitable temperature of 20 ℃~28 ℃. It is slightly difficult to cultivate and prefers semi shaded environments. 3、 Other varieties of orchids
Paphiopedilum emersonii: Paphiopedilum emersonii is a terrestrial or semi epiphytic plant of the Orchidaceae family, distributed in Guizhou, Guangxi, and other regions of China. It grows on rock walls or crevices covered with humus soil in limestone shrubs at an altitude of about 780 meters. Its flowers are large and brightly colored, with a long flowering period and great ornamental value. It is classified as critically endangered (CR) in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Paphiopedilum insigne: Paphiopedilum insigne is also a native plant of the Orchidaceae family, with basal leaves, several or more, and leaves that are banded and leathery. The flowers are large and bright, with various colors, and the flowering period is from October to December.
Although Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum is mainly produced in Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan and other regions of China, as well as Southeast Asia, considering the geographical and climatic similarities between Vietnam and these areas, there may also be natural distribution of Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum.
Vietnam has a wide variety of orchid species, and most of them have extremely high ornamental value. For a deeper understanding of orchid varieties and their maintenance methods in Vietnam, it is recommended to consult professional orchid breeders or consult relevant orchid breeding books.