Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium formosanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60–90 days; germination is slow and may take several months under cool, moist conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash