Cypripedium reginae aka Queen Lady's Slipper

Caring for Queen Lady's Slipper can be demanding, requiring a deep understanding of its unique needs and a commitment to provide optimal care.

Queen Lady's Slipper should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Queen Lady's Slipper loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Queen Lady's Slipper prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it's common for Queen Lady's Slipper to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

Queen Lady's Slipper grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.