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    • Photo of Cypripedium plectrochilum flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Cypripedium plectrochilum

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Cypripedium plectrochilum plant details

    Cypripedium plectrochilum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring chocolate and white 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 plectrochilum

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and white blooms in spring
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium plectrochilum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cypripedium plectrochilum is a rare species endemic to southwest China known as the ram's head lady's slipper spotted lady's slipper. It has small, intriguing flowers with brownish burgundy petals around a white pouch with subtle pink detailing and a strange green horn-like protuberance that comes off the tip of the slipper. For experienced gardeners only: species orchids are more exacting in their growing requirements than hybrids. Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the image but may not be identical. Blooming size.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Cypripedium plectrochilum plant

    How to Grow Cypripedium plectrochilum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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