Slipper Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Slipper Orchid, commonly known as the Lady Slipper Orchid, is a plant native to Asia and Europe. Some varieties are considered very rare and endangered. The Lady Slipper Orchid has a fascinating shape and pattern, which can also be recognized by the pocket-shaped flowers similar to the toe of a shoe.
Common Name |
Lady Slipper Orchid
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cypripedium
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Genus
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Paphiopedilum
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Slipper Orchid Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Slipper Orchid.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Slipper Orchid needs water once every
7 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Slipper Orchid needs about 0.5 L per 7 days. |
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Slipper Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Slipper Orchid to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 2 hours
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Temperature |
75°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Slipper Orchid prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Slipper Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Slipper Orchid. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Slipper Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
neutral
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Slipper Orchid Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Slipper Orchid plant. |
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Maximum Height |
40 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
15 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Purple
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Slipper Orchid toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Slipper Orchid Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Slipper Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
winter
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Slipper Orchid Native Region |
Find out where the Slipper Orchid plant originated. |
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Country |
China
India
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Philippines (the)
North America
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