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Cypripedium Pixi gx

Also Known As

  • Cypripedium 'Pixi'
  • Lady's Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

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Cypripedium Pixi gx plant details

Cypripedium Pixi gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Pixi gx

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Pixi gx

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pixi' is a cross between the Asian C. calceolus and C. tibeticum. Lady's slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Blooming size.
Blooms spring, Rich dark purple-red flowers. Cypripedium calceolus x C. tibeticum. Zone 2-8. 12"-18", hybrid, part shade, humus rich, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Cypripedium Pixi gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Pixi gx

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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