About
An exotic orchid, reaching 20-60cm, with fleshy leaves, flower stems. It bears intricate flowers in red.
About the genus
Cypripedium are terrestrial orchids with slender rhizomes and soft fan-shaped leaves, spirally arranged or in opposite pairs. Flowers are born in racemes of up to 12 flowers during summer have white, pink, red or purple tepals and a yellow, white, pink or purple pouch
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, houseplants
Care notes
CultivationOrchid bark, bright indirect light
PruningRemove spent spikes
PropagationDivide pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot if overwatered