Cypripedium segawae

Also known as: Segawa's Cypripedium or Cypripedium reginae var. segawae Cypripedium guttatum var. segawae in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

General Information

Segawa's Cypripedium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae. It is named after the Japanese Botanist in the 1900's.

Altitude

3000 - 3000 m

2500

Flower Size

5 - 6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, lance shaped leaf. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

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.