Cypripedium cordigerum

Also known as: The Heart in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: Bhutan

General Information

The Heart is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to Bhutan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.