Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum (Sander)
Paphiopedilum victoria-regina 

Synonyms:
Paph chamberlainianum var chamberlainianum
Paph victoria-regina
Paph kalinae

Paph chamberlainianum

This species is found mainly on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.  It has been classified back and  forth between Paph chamberlainianum or Paph victoria-regina depending upon the opinion of which published description was first and most correct.  Flowers consecutively upon a tall stem.  Can have up to 32 flowers in succession, however only 1-2 are open at a time, lasting maybe 2-3 weeks.   

Plant is generally easy to grow and does like open, draining mixes.

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