Product information "Phragmipedium kovachii"
| Name: | Phragmipedium kovachii, J.T.Atwood, Dalström & R.Fernández G. 2002 |
| Synonyms: | Phragmipedium peruvianum, Christenson 2002 |
| Etymology: | kovachii = Kovach, American orchid enthusiast who brought the first flower of Phragmipedium kovachii to the USA to Marie Selby Botanic Garden, where this species was described. |
| Trade name: | South American Slipper Orchid |
| Propagation: | seed |
| Origin: | Peru |
| Habitat: | Terestrial growing on rocky slopes with pebbly soil and rocky sand in north-eastern Peru in the Amazon department at altitudes of 1800 to 2200 metres. |
| Notes: | Phragmipedium kovachii with its palm-sized flowers is just as spectacular today as it was when it was discovered. An absolute highlight in any collection. |
