Fairy Slipper Orchid
Calypso bulbosa
Family: Orchidaceae
Fairy Slipper Orchid grows in shade to partial shade and prefers cool, moist forest humus. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Fairy Slipper Orchid
Fairy Slipper Orchid growing information includes sunlight requirements of Shade to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Cool, moist forest humus with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fairy Slipper Orchid as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Fairy Slipper Orchid (Calypso bulbosa) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a orchid with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2436
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Fairy Slipper Orchid is listed for shade to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Cool, moist forest humus. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Shade to partial shade
- Soil
- Cool, moist forest humus
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.