What conditions do Slipper Orchids like?

They need well-aerated soil and moist conditions. Do not put them in full sun or dry locations. Dappled sunlight under tall trees is ideal for growing a lady slipper wildflower.

What month do lady slippers bloom?

The flower is magenta to whitish-pink; sometimes the whitish pink flowers will have darker pink venation. Rarely the flower may be all white. This plant grows 6 to 15 inches tall and flowers generally between May and July.

Can Lady Slippers be grown indoors?

Lady Slipper Orchids are among the few terrestrial orchids commonly grown indoors. There are 60 species of Paphiopedilum orchids in the wild — growing in climates ranging from the cool, high Himalayas to the hot, rocky terrain near the South China Sea.

How often do slipper orchids bloom?

Slipper orchids generally flower from November to March, but flowers can appear at any time of the year. Flowers last up to three months, and may need support with a stake.

How do I get my slipper orchid to bloom?

Paphiopedilums prefers intermediate temperatures of 70-80°F during daytime and 50-60°F during nighttime. Longer exposure to cooler temperatures for weeks at a time will successfully produce blooms. This is especially true for some of its variants with clusters of flowers. Keep their roots moist.

How long do lady slipper orchids live?

The flowers of a Paphiopedilum will last anywhere from a week to six months. Cut blooms are surprisingly long-lasting, with reports of survival in the four- to six-month range. The orchid plant itself can easily survive for several years with appropriate care and regular repotting as needed.

How long do slipper orchid flowers last?

three months
Slipper orchids generally flower from November to March, but flowers can appear at any time of the year. Flowers last up to three months, and may need support with a stake.

Can Lady Slippers be transplanted?

Although regulations on picking or transplanting lady slipper plants vary from state to state, either practice is generally discouraged and it is illegal to pick or dig up lady slipper plants on Federal properties.