| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Height: | 12 to 45cm |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
![Date: c. 1895
illustration [as Cypripedium fairieanum] from 'The Gardening Worl](/pics/2021-08-19/scvirginia/21923a-250.jpg "Date: c. 1895
illustration [as Cypripedium fairieanum] from 'The Gardening Worl")
