Cypripedium himalaicum

Also known as: The Himalayan Cypripedium or Cypripedium macranthos var. himalaicum in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: Bhutan

General Information

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

Altitude

2000 - 5000 m

2500

Flower Size

7.5 - 7.5 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, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

IsFragrant

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.