Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens - Lady's slipper

Treatments Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens : Avoid to grow orchids in stagnating water; the foliage can occasionally be infested by the cochineal, which is eliminated by using mineral oil.

continental : It is advisable regular but not excessive waterings; increase waterings in spring and summer and decrease them when the cold period starts, suspend them in winter. Always allow the soil to dry out completely between two waterings. Avoid water stagnations.

alpine : Water The Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

mediterranean : It is advisable to intervene only when the soil is dry, however avoiding to expose the plant to long duration drought periods. We can decrease waterings or even suspend them during cold months.

continental : The Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
These plants tolerate also slight frosts without any problem; cover the aerial part with frost cloth in winter.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
They can tolerate slight frosts without any problem; cover the aerial part with frost cloth in winter.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
Normally they tolerate also long frosts without any problem, therefore they can be grown outside; in case of particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

Fertilization Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens : Orchids need a specific fertilizer, to be given only during the vegetative period; avoid fertilizings during bloom and during a possible rest period. Remember to avoid orchids to be in contact with the fertilizing solution too long.

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