How to Care for Cypripedium macranthos (Large-flowered Lady's Slipper Orchid)
Korean name: 복주머니란
Cypripedium macranthos is an orchid species known for its large petals and distinctive slipper-shaped flowers. It typically grows in shaded forest areas and prefers cool, moist environments. This species is native to Korea and is considered protected.
Key facts
- Category: Flowering plant
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Where to keep: outdoors
- Native to: Korea, East Asia
- Growth rate: Slow
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Flower meaning: luck, vow of love
- Traits: native, protected, orchid, shade-loving
- Also known as: Large-flowered Lady's Slipper Orchid, Cypripedium Orchid
Care Guide
- Light: Grow in partial shade.
- Watering: Water moderately when the soil dries out.
- Soil: Use well-drained forest soil.
- Humidity: Maintain a high humidity environment.
- Temperature: 15~25°C
- Fertilizer: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer in spring and autumn.
Common questions
How often should you water Cypripedium macranthos?
Water moderately when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Cypripedium macranthos?
Light: Grow in partial shade. You can grow it outdoors. Soil: Use well-drained forest soil.
Is Cypripedium macranthos safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Cypripedium macranthos good for beginners?
Difficulty: Demanding. Temperature: 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain a high humidity environment. Fertiliser: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer in spring and autumn.