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Cypripedium Pluto gx

Also Known As

  • Cypripedium 'Pluto'
  • Pluto Hybrid Lady's Slipper

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Cypripedium Pluto gx plant details

Cypripedium Pluto gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring burgundy, cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Pluto gx

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, cream and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Pluto gx

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cypripedium 'Pluto' has very large blooms that are a real eye-catcher best suited at the front of an orchid bed. The large pouch is creamy white and subtly striped hinting at the bold stripes on the inside. The tepals are creamy yellow and striped with burgundy. The blooms of 'Pluto' are even larger than those of 'Tilman', though the colour is less intense. Blooms in May. Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the image but may not be identical. Lady's slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Blooming size.

Gardening facts about Cypripedium Pluto gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Pluto gx

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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