Cypripedium formosanum: the most precocious garden orchid…

Cypripedium formosanum: the most precocious garden orchid…

Cypripedium family garden orchids develop progressively, starting in March for the most precocious varieties, continuing through May for later varieties. The beginning of growth can also vary by a few weeks, depending on the region (altitude, temperature…) or garden exposure. Growth naturally starts later in colder regions.

The Cypripedium formosanum variety is the most precocious garden orchid. It’s not rare to see stems sprout in early March.

This variety is simply magnificent. In addition to its original-looking pleated leaves, Cypripedium formosanum has flowers with white petals and sepals spotted with purple-pink mottling above a swollen white labellum, mottled with striae of the same color.

While it has become rare in its native country, this orchid is actually one of the easiest to cultivate. 

To help you discover this magnificent garden orchid, Phytesia is currently offering a 15% discount on this variety.

What should I do when I receive my Cypripedium orchid?

Cypripedium orchids live naturally in cold regions, and when growing in the ground can tolerate sub-zero temperatures. Moreover, they absolutely must go through winter cold to be able to thrive the next spring.

Cypripedium orchids are usually present in undergrowth and environments that remain cool in the summer. We suggest that you plant them in areas protected from too much mid-day sunlight, so that they’re not exposed to excessive temperatures. A bit of early morning or evening sunshine is enough.

The soil must be light and moist (especially during the summer). Using fine lava or pumice will keep the substrate moist, even during dry periods.

You can prepare a simple substrate by mixing around 1/3 lava or pumice, 1/3 soil for aquatic plants (which usually contain a bit of clay and sand), and 1/3 garden soil.

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