Phragmipedium's are a very unusual species. Although closesly related to paphiopedilums, Phrags as they are called by hobbyists are unique in that they have longer more slender dark green leaves and tend to prefer to be slightly more wet than paphopedilums.

Most Phrags come from South America and all varieties are from tropical places. Phragmipediums are often reffered to as Lady slippers, and can be grown easily in a home or greenhouse condition.

A close cousin to the phragmipedium is the cyperpedium species that are found in the colder climates such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Although they are colder growing, their flowers have a close resemblence to that of the phragmipediums of the tropical areas.

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