Paphiopedilum Marilyn Mertz (Paphiopedilum Al Mertz × Paphiopedilum G. W. Kloppe)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Marilyn Mertz is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by G. W.Kloppe in 2023. It is originated by M.LeDoux Registered parents are Paphiopedilum Al Mertz × Paphiopedilum G. W. Kloppe. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum venustum (25.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum section: SIgmatopetalum ) Paphiopedilum callosum (16.80% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Barbata ) Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum (15.23% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Barbata ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.