M Weinert @ Weinert Gdn, Germany

Cypripedium formosanum

Taiwanese Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid

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Item #: 4923

Zones: 6b to 9b

Dormancy: Winter, Fall

Height: 10" tall

Culture: Light Shade to Shade

Origin: Taiwan

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?

$90.00 ~~$100.00~~

We are very excited to once again offer the Taiwanese ladyslipper orchid, Cypripedium formosanum, which is unfortunately now endangered in the wild. Cypripedium formosanum naturally occurs in moist, but well-draining, alkaline soils, often growing in several hours of full sun in Taiwan's central mountains, between 7,000'-9,000' elevation. Cypripedium formosanum is similar in appearance to its closest relative, Cypripedium japonicum, both with spectacular, heavily pleated, green leaves, which resemble a Japanese hand fan opened horizontally atop 6" tall stems. Held just above the foliage is a scrumptious white flower with burgundy speckled pouches. As you can imagine, our supply of seed-propagated, flowering-sized plants is limited... only for very serious gardeners and plant collectors. Moist, but well-drained, highly organic soils are needed. As with all rare plants, help us conserve by propagating and sharing.