Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum aka Shaggy Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum is a medium-sized, semi-terrestrial, evergreen orchid species found in Asia, ranging from Assam to southern China. It has 5 to 7 linear, narrowly elliptic green leaves measuring 16-45cm long and 1.5-3cm wide. The solitary flowers, approximately 10cm across, emerge from the center of the leaf rosette on 15-30cm long flowering stems. The unique feature of this orchid is its pouch (or slipper), which is a modified lip that serves as a trap for insects, providing an "escape route" that facilitates pollen collection and flower pollination. The lateral sepals are fused and mostly hidden behind the pouch, while the upper sepal is bright green. The petals have distinctly undulate edges, narrowing towards the flower center, with vibrant pink coloration at the wider ends. The pouch itself is pale green with tiny dark spots. Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum typically blooms in the winter, producing a single 10cm wide flower. It is commonly found growing on humus at the base of trees and on moss-covered rocks.