During bloom, an approximately 25 cm long inflorescence with a single flower emerges.

Petals with veins of green and purple have black warts covering their edges and they curved in an s-shape.

[1] The plant often grows on leaf mould or detritus on limestone rocks.

[6] The plant prefers high humidity with sufficient air circulation.

Paphiopedilum fowliei is identified as critically endangered and only exists in one location.