Common names:
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Slipper Orchid |
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Venus' Slipper |
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Orchid |
General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: |
Shrub
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Life cycle: |
Biennial
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Sun Requirements: |
Partial or Dappled Shade
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Water Preferences: |
Dry
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Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
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Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 12
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Leaves: |
Glaucous
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Flowers: |
Nocturnal
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Inflorescence Type: |
Cyme
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Underground structures: |
Taproot
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Suitable Locations: |
Houseplant
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Resistances: |
Powdery Mildew
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Propagation: Other methods: |
Other
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Containers: |
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
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Conservation status: |
Extinct in the Wild (EW)
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