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Cypripediumcalifornicum

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um)
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Species
californicum (kal-ih-FOR-nik-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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

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