Tropical Slipper Orchids

Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium Species and Hybrids

Distinguished by a prominent slipper-shaped lip and often decorated with warts, hairs, or stripes, the curious flowers of slipper orchids have captivated orchid growers for 150 years and may be the most popular group of orchids in cultivation. This horticultural account brims with tips and advice for growing and flowering the tropical members of this intriguing group while providing comprehensive information on their history, biology, ecology, conservation, and hybridization. Descriptions of the cultivated species and the most desirable of the thousands of hybrids are organized into horticulturally important alliances. More than 350 stunning illustrations accompany the engaging text.

Media reviews of this book:

"Koopowitz guides the reader with a dexterity that only his decades of experience with these special plants makes possible. Whether the reader is a novice to orchids or an experienced slipper grower, anyone should love both the knowledge and beauty that this volume offers."

—Hadley Cash, Orchid Digest, November/December 2008

"Koopowitz's engaging text is filled with tips and advice for growing these fascinating plants; it also provides complete information on their history, biology, ecology, and conservation. For professionals and beginners alike."

—John Bagnasco, Garden Compass, Summer 2008

"This beautiful volume by an accredited American Orchid Society judge and well-known ecologist is more than a scholarly treatise. It is packed with more than 300 color photos and paintings that feature the beautiful ... slipper orchids. ... An invaluable reference book for serious growers."

—Susan Umberger, Lexington Herald-Leader, March 22, 2008

"Beautiful and informative ... includes information for those just learning about orchids and experienced growers."

—Molly Day, Muskogee Phoenix Online, January 21, 2008