Paphiopedilum purpuratum

A tiny Venus'sshoe suitable even for small amateur collections. Its place of orgin is one of the features that make it a curiosity -it comes from what remains of the nature of Hong kong . Its leaves are 4 in /10 cm long ,the showy flowers grow singly on 8 -in /20 -cm -long ,the showy flowers grow singly on 8-in/20 -cm-long spikes and they are faithful to their species name - their predominant color is purple in different shades . The plant blooms between June and August .