Cypripedium ludlowii

Also known as: Ludlow's Cypripedium or Cypripedium tibeticum ssp. ludlowii in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

General Information

Ludlow's Cypripedium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

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.