Cypripedium reginae

[Carper]

I acquired this Cyp. last year with 2 small growths and it has now thrown 4 strong growths, 3 of which are in spike so well pleased with its progress.

Gary
UK

 

[Shiva]

Very nice.

 

[SlipperKing]

Wow! That really popped up for you. Nice job!

 

[W. Beetus]

Great plant of reginae! Nice blooms.

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice. I wish mine were still alive...

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Looks very happy!

Dot, why is yours not still alive?

 

[SlipperFan]

Looks very happy!

Dot, why is yours not still alive?

I suspect I had it in too shady a place, but I don't know for sure. It just didn't come up last year. I lost another Cyp this year -- I have one clump left. Pubescens, I think. I should photograph it -- if the mosquitoes will let me get close enough.

 

[NYEric]

Kill them!

Nice cyps BTW, pot culture I'm guessing.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

I suspect I had it in too shady a place, but I don't know for sure. It just didn't come up last year. I lost another Cyp this year -- I have one clump left. Pubescens, I think. I should photograph it -- if the mosquitoes will let me get close enough.

Hey Dot, that really is surprising since you are in the heart of their homeland. This one does like some sun, but shadier conditions shouldn't kill them outright. Given their relatively cheap price I'd source another and put it in a moist spot that gets morning sun. It actually is an easy species in cooler climates.

 

[SlipperFan]

Hey Dot, that really is surprising since you are in the heart of their homeland. This one does like some sun, but shadier conditions shouldn't kill them outright. Given their relatively cheap price I'd source another and put it in a moist spot that gets morning sun. It actually is an easy species in cooler climates.

I may try again. We'll see...

 

[Dido]

Great pics and keep on trying