Pink Lady's Slipper.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Perennial orchid

Luz

Dappled shade

Luz en interior

Luz media

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 30 cm

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

This plant requires a specialized mycorrhizal fungus in the soil to survive, making it nearly impossible to keep in a pot. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Watch for signs of stress like yellowing leaves, which often indicate the plant is struggling to adapt to its site.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but ensure it drains well to prevent root rot.

Abonado

Do not fertilize this plant as it relies on soil fungi for nutrients.

Poda

Remove dead foliage only after the plant has gone completely dormant in late autumn.

Trasplante

This plant does not tolerate disturbance and should not be repotted.

Suelo

Acidic, sandy, or peaty soil

pH del suelo

4.0 to 5.5

Temperatura

-35 a 25°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation to the mouth and throat.

Niños

Keep children away from the plant as the hairs can cause skin irritation and the plant is toxic if eaten.

Alérgenos por contacto

The glandular hairs on the stem and leaves can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There is no significant evidence of respiratory allergies associated with this species.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not edible and may cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Two large basal leaves
• Single pink pouch shaped flower
• Deeply cleft labellum
• Hairy flowering stem
• Found in acidic forest soil

Altura

0,2 a 0,4m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

pink, white, 5 a 8cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains too wet without proper drainage.
• Slugs and snails — These pests feed on the tender emerging foliage and flower buds.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Always plant in soil that mimics the natural forest floor, including plenty of organic matter and acidic pine needles.

Buenas compañeras

• Eastern hemlock — Provides the acidic leaf litter and dappled shade this orchid prefers.
• Christmas fern — Thrives in similar woodland conditions without competing for space.

Especies parecidas

• Cypripedium parviflorum — Shares the iconic slipper shape but prefers slightly more alkaline soil.

Ciencia

Familia

Orchidaceae

Género

Cypripedium

Orden

Asparagales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States.

Conservación

This orchid is protected in many states and should never be collected from the wild.

It grows in acidic, nutrient poor soils in coniferous or deciduous forests where it forms a symbiotic relationship with soil fungi.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

ornamental woodland garden, native plant restoration

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow this in my backyard?

Only if you can replicate its specific acidic, woodland soil requirements and fungal symbionts.

Why is my plant not flowering?

It may be lacking sufficient light or the essential soil fungi required for energy.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Cypripedium comes from Greek words meaning Venus and shoe, referring to the slipper shape. Acaule means stemless, describing the basal leaves.

Bueno saberlo

• It is the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island.
• The flower features a specialized pouch that traps bees to ensure pollination.
• It is one of the most common orchids in North America.
• The plant can live for many years in the right conditions.

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