Cypripedium malipoense

Also known as: The Malipo Cypripedium in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: China

General Information

The Malipo Cypripedium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to China. It is named after a town in Yunnan Province of China.

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.