Paph. venustum

Paphiopedilum venustum blooms in the spring with single or two flowers. Found in Assam, Darjeeling, and Sikkim states of India, usually habitate in the jungle on mossy trees, muddy river banks, and cliffs at elevations about 300 ~ 1500 meters. The area is subjected to heavy rains during the summer and fall, high humidity in the spring and moderate amounts of rain in the winter. It is the first Paphiopedilum species identified by European explorers.