Cypripedium calcicolum
Also known as: The Lime Living Cypripedium in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Native to: Shanxi - China
General Information
The Lime Living Cypripedium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to China.
Altitude
2600 - 3900 m
0
2500
Flower Size
10 - 10 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, lance shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
Climate
Grows at high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
