Cypripedium reginae - Lady's slipper

Feed Cypripedium reginae : In autumn orchids don’t need to be fertilized too often; let’s act every 30-40 days, using a specific fertilizer.

continental : We suggest to position the The Cypripedium reginae in a partially shaded place, which is exposed to direct solar rays only a few hours a day.
During the autumnal months the The Cypripedium reginae can’t stand the cold; it can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without any problems.

alpine : For a balanced development it is best to locate teh The Cypripedium reginae in a place where it can enjoy some hours of direct solar light, but protected from the sun for most of the day.
These plants can bear short freezing without problems; when the minimum temperatures are below -5°C, we suggest covering the The Cypripedium reginae with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, directly lit by sunrays for a few hours a day.
These plants can stand without problems harsh climates, with minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

continental : Water regularly, every 1-2 weeks with 1-2 glasses of water, wetting the ground deeply, but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between an irrigation and another one; avoid stagnant water.

alpine : When the ground is thoroughly dry, we should water regularly but without exceeding, usually using 0-1 glasses of water. Keeping the dampness of the ground under control let’s water every 2-3 weeks.

mediterranean : The Cypripedium reginae doesn’t request too much watering; we should act with 2-3 glasses of water only when the soil is very dry, every 0-1 weeks, avoiding immoderation.

Adversity Cypripedium reginae : Usually it’s not necessary to use insecticides during autumn; occasionally we can treat our plants with an anticoccidiosis, if we notice the presence of cochineals on the inferior part of the leaves.

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