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Phragmipedium pearcei is a charming species within the Phragmipedium genus, renowned for its elegant and distinctive slipper orchids. Native to the Andean regions of South America, this species is celebrated for its relatively small, yet striking, flowers that possess the characteristic pouch-like structure unique to slipper orchids. Typically, the blooms of Phragmipedium pearcei display a delicate green to yellowish-green color, often with subtle hints of other colors and fine veining, contributing to their exquisite appearance. This orchid thrives in cool to intermediate temperatures, reflecting its montane forest origins, and prefers high humidity and indirect, dappled light. Care for Phragmipedium pearcei includes maintaining consistent moisture with well-draining growing media and providing regular fertilization to encourage healthy growth and flowering. This species is especially valued by orchid enthusiasts and collectors for its understated beauty and the unique charm it adds to any orchid collection, making it a delightful and coveted addition for those who appreciate the rare and elegant aspects of slipper orchids.

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Wayne Wiegand
One Good, One not so Good

I ordered two Phrag. pearcei and they both arrived in the same box at the same time wrapped similarly. Took them all apart and set them out together with the 3 other orchids I bought with them.
One pearcei has the spike from a previous flower and was the smaller of the two plants, but seems pretty healthy.
The larger one of the two had several dead leaves and developed several more over the next few days. At least half of the leaves developed brown tips and brown patches in the middle of the leaves. I cut off the dead leaves and began spraying with a fungicide. Still more dead leaves and brown leaf tips.
I decided that I should repot it and change out the potting medium. It is now in a slight courser bark, perlite, charcoal mix with some sphagnum moss for added moisture retention. I water with rainwater.
There are still many brown leaf tips but no more added dead leaves, at least for the moment.
So, I am not thrilled and can't guess its long-term prognosis. All the other orchids I ordered show none of the same behavior! No brown leaf tips or dead leaves.