Cypripedium molle
Also known as: The Soft Cypripedium or Cypripedium irapeanum ssp. molle in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Native to: Oaxaca - Mexico Puebla - Mexico
General Information
The Soft Cypripedium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to Mexico.
Altitude
1750 - 2400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
6 - 6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °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 lance shaped, terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
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.
