How to tend a Cypripedium calceolus
Also known as: Calceolus alternifolius St.-Lag., Calceolus marianus Crantz, Cypripedium calceolus prol. biflorum Rouy, Cypripedium calceolus f. triflorum Rouy, Cypripedium calceolus var. citrina B.Hergt, Cypripedium calceolus var. viridiflora M.Schulze, Cypripedium guttatum subsp. microsaccos (Kraenzl.) Soó, Cypripedilon marianus (Crantz) Rouy, Cypripedium alternifolium St.-Lag., Cypripedium atsmori C.Morren, Cypripedium boreale Salisb., Cypripedium cruciatum Dulac, Cypripedium ferrugineum Gray, Cypripedium microsaccos Kraenzl., Cypripedium calceolus var. bellum Chmiel, Cypripedium calceolus var. viridiflorum M.Schulze, Cypripedium calceolus var. citrinum B.Hergt, Cypripedium calceolus f. grandifolium Bolzon, Cypripedium calceolus var. biflorum Rouy
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like half shade, grows in places with scattered light or shade properly, avoid direct light
Soil
Slightly acidic sandy soil with loose texture or special humus soil
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Orchidaceae, Cypripedium
- Size
- Diameter ⥠15 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-July
- Flower colors
- yellow, purple red
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