Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium himalaicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

90–365 days

Notes:

Requires mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis for germination and establishment. Seeds extremely difficult to germinate without appropriate fungal partners.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI