How Do You Grow A Ladys Slipper?
If you are an orchid lover and want to explore a variety that has a unique appearance and wonderful blooms, the lady’s slipper orchid is for you. Next to the phalaenopsis or moth orchid, the lady’s slipper is one of the most popular and commonly recognized orchid varieties. It has a distinctive pouch on the lip of the flower that really does look like a ballerina’s slipper. The Lady’s Slipper (Paphiopedilum) is a terrestrial orchid that requires high humidity and a partially shaded environment to thrive. Its showy blooms in greens, yellows, browns or mauve can last for months. Don’t let its exotic appearance fool you into believing that it will be hard to keep. Some lady’s slipper varieties have similar requirements to the moth orchid, one of the easiest orchids varieties to maintain. Look for varieties with variegated leaves. These varieties prefer temperatures similar to those people like to maintain in their homes. Dark green leaf varieties tend to like colder temperatures, which ma
