Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium montanum

USDA Symbol:

CYMO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

70 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Notes:

Requires mycorrhizal fungi for germination and establishment; extremely difficult to germinate from seed without specialized techniques.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI