Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Cypripedium, California Lady's Slipper, Lady Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
| Family: | Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | californicum (kal-ih-FOR-nik-um) (Info) |
| Additional cultivar information: | (natural hybrid) |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Green
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Crescent City, California
San Francisco, California
Morris, Connecticut
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
