WOCSB

Seasonal Images
Spring 2002

Paphiopedilum armeniacum,  The Golden Slipper Orchid

As a plant rescue center, The Wheeler Orchid Collection and Species Bank periodically takes in plants that have been seized by USDA Customs. In 1992, WOCSB received a lady's slipper orchid from China. Lady's slippers are CITES Appendix I (which means VERY tight importation restrictions), notoriously slow growers, and this particular species is notably difficult to bloom. So it is with great pride that I announce the first-time blooming of Paphiopedilum armeniacum  in the WOCSB on 12 March, 2002. There are also 2 more buds still developing; they are expected to be open in late May - June.

photo by John Huffer, BSU Photo Services
copyright 2002