Family: Orchidaceae
(or-kid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um) Species: formosanum (for-MOH-sa-num) Synonym:Cypripedium japonicum var. formosanum
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Sun Exposure Light ShadePartial to Full Shade Foliage HerbaceousVelvet/Fuzzy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color PinkChartreuse (yellow-green) Brown/Bronze White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 4.5 or below (very acidic)4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic) 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |