Cypripedium wardii

Also known as: Ward's Cypripedium or Cypripedium guttatum var. wardii in the subfamily: Cypripedioideae

Native to: China

General Information

Ward's Cypripedium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Cypripedioideae native to China. It is named after the English Plant Collector in China and SE Asia late in the 19th century.

Altitude

2500 - 3500 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic 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.