Cypripedium tibeticum

Also known as: The Tibetan Cypripedium or Cypripedium tibeticum var. froschii Cypripedium macranthos var. tibeticum Cypripedium lanuginosum Cypripedium corrugatum var. obesum Cypripedium froschii Cypripedium corrugatum in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: Bhutan

General Information

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

Altitude

2200 - 4500 m

2500

Flower Size

10 - 10 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.