cypripedium arietinum

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

It doesn't matter if this species was transplanted from the wild or was propagated in-vitro, they're still not the easiest Cyp to grow.

They grow cold. They grow in soil with calcium in it. They're rather small. Their growth cycle is the same as many other Cyps, (growth during spring/summer, dormancy during late fall/winter).

I don't know many people who can say they've had long term success with this species.

I don't know how warm your summers get. That's usually the problem with Cyps - summer temperatures. This is especially true if you live in a state where the orchid naturally grows, but the orchid grows in areas of high elevations (ie the mountains) relative to you (as in if you live in the foothills or the valleys/plains).

Cyp reginae is a better bet if you want to grow Cyps.

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

It doesn't matter if this species was transplanted from the wild or was propagated in-vitro, they're still not the easiest Cyp to grow.

They grow cold. They grow in soil with calcium in it. They're rather small. Their growth cycle is the same as many other Cyps, (growth during spring/summer, dormancy during late fall/winter).

I don't know many people who can say they've had long term success with this species.

I don't know how warm your summers get. That's usually the problem with Cyps - summer temperatures. This is especially true if you live in a state where the orchid naturally grows, but the orchid grows in areas of high elevations (ie the mountains) relative to you (as in if you live in the foothills or the valleys/plains).

Cyp reginae is a better bet if you want to grow Cyps.

I know that this plant is hard to grow but I still want to try. But thanks for your help

[SlipperGirl]

also if any of you know where i can buy this plant let me know

[Paul Mc]

You might try contacting Dr. Nevin Aspinwall at the website I previously mentioned. This area of orchids is his study, so if he doesn't sell them he might be able to guide you.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

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[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by Paul Mc

You might try contacting Dr. Nevin Aspinwall at the website I previously mentioned. This area of orchids is his study, so if he doesn't sell them he might be able to guide you.

I emailed Dr. Nevin Aspinwall and he did not have any, oh well I will just have to keep my eyes and ears open. Thanks for all your help