Paphiopedilum sukhakulii is a terrestrial orchid of the genus Paphiopedilum, i.e. Venus Slipper orchids, listed within the Lady Slipper (fig.) orchid subfamily. It has a showy flower that displays wide, flat petals held horizontally, that are heavily speckled purplish-brown. The upright dorsal sepal has a creamy white background with green stripes, whilst the somewhat pointed pouch is reddish-brown above, fading to light green below.