Cypripedium farreri

Also known as: Farrer's Cypripedium or Cypripedium fasciolatum ssp. farreri Cypripedium cheniae in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: China

General Information

Farrer's Cypripedium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to China. It is named after the English Plant Collector in southern China late 1800' - early in the 1900's.

Altitude

2400 - 3400 m

2500

Flower Size

5 - 7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

Fragrant:

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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.