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Cypripedium Otto gx

Also Known As

  • Cypripedium 'Otto'
  • Otto Hybrid Ladys Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Cypripedium Otto gx plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Otto gx

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Otto gx

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cypripedium 'Otto' (C. calceolus x C. pubescens) has medium-sized flowers with warm yellow pouches that contrast boldly with highly twisted and rippled warm burgundy petals. One to two flowers per stem. 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 Otto gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Otto gx

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chocolate
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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