Cypripedium dickinsonianum
Also known as: Dickinson's Cypripedium in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Native to: Guatemala
General Information
Dickinson's Cypripedium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to Guatemala. It is named after the American Orchid Enthusiast and Colllector in Mexico.
Altitude
1500 - 1500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped 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.
