Cypripedium fargesii

Also known as: Farges' Cypripedium or Cypripedium margaritaceum var. fargesii Cypripedium margaritaceum ssp. fargesii Cypripedium ebracteatum in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

General Information

Farges' Cypripedium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae. It is named after the French Missionary and Orchid Enthusiast in china late in the 19th century.

Altitude

1900 - 3200 m

2500

Flower Size

3.75 - 5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.