If you like beauty with just a touch of the exotic or sinister, you may like Paphiopedilum. It is sometimes called the Lady Slipper orchid, because of the large pouch-like lip (labellum) which attracts insects for pollination. They come from Southeast Asia, India and the Pacific Islands, where they mostly live on the forest floor. They can be grown at home, and like high humidity, moderate temperatures, and relatively low light.
