Paphiopedilum QF Kalipa (Vexillarium x fairrieanum)

Sunglight Low to moderate, filtered light (800–1,500 fc). No direct sunlight; similar to Phalaenopsis light levels.Although multiflorals can take brighter light.

Temperature Intermediate: 55–80°F (13–27°C). Mottled-leaf types prefer warmer; solid green-leaf types tolerate cooler temps.

Water Keep medium slightly moist but never waterlogged. No pseudobulbs means less drought tolerance. Never let water sit in the crown.

Nutrition Fertilize 1/4 strength weekly, flush pots with clear water monthly.

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When will it ship?
Live plants ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only, so they never sit in a carrier facility over the weekend. Supplies and pottery ship within 5–7 days; if they’re in the same order as a plant, everything ships together on Monday or Tuesday.

Cold-weather shipping
We only ship live plants when temperatures are 40°F or above. Below 50°F we include a free 72-hour heat pack and ship to arrive within 1–3 days; addresses that need more than 3 days in transit require an expedited upgrade. In the coldest months plant shipments may pause until it warms up.

For details, see our Shipping Policy.