somewhat uncommon these days. not a particularly well-colored species, but rather unique if you ask me.



First introduced in 1882 and native to a small area in the Philippines, Paph. ciliolare is noted for its dark, heavily-warted, and rather sombre flowers. It has in the past been classified as a subspecies of Paph. superbiens, to which it shares some resemblance, but is now generally considered a distinct species in its own right. Paph. ciliolare prefers intermediate to warm conditions and bright dappled light, and tends to bloom during the spring months.