Cypripedium reginae in flower earlier in the year

[golforchid]

Originally Posted by Paphluvr

Here in Michigan I've found them growing on the margin of sphagnum bogs. I've got some great photos of them, but unfortunately they're on film rather than digital media. Maybe it's time to revisit and get some digital photos. Also in the same bog were Cyp. acuale, Spiranthes sp., Arethusa bulbosa, Pogonia ophioglossoides, Calopogon pulchellus and a couple of carnivorous species. Cool place.
THINK SPRING!

You can have the negatives put on a photo CD at your local photo store, Walgreens or CVS...or if you have a printer/scanner you can scan the photos onto your computer...thats what I've done cause I still shoot exclusively film.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by DelawareJim

That is gorgeous Rosie. Great growing. I'm dying to have a go myself with these as I love Cyps. Im curious what medium are you growing in?

Cheers.
Jim

This is growing in fine stones (perlite I think) with a very little bit of bark and peat mixed in. Mostly the stones though.

It needs to be very well draining and they need a lot of water in the summer. I was told by the nursery that the type of medium means you can't really over-water because it drains so well, so to just keep watering them every day to ensure they get enough.

[Wjs2nd]

This is Minnesota's state flower. They can be found in state parks, public gardens, and open fields. Pretty much everywhere, haha. You need to buy them from a certified grower here to make sure they aren't wild harvested.