How to grow and care for Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes, Western Fairy Slipper, Calypso, Fairyslipper Orchid, Venus's slipper
Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Orchidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant grew in almost every habitat across the globe.
🌺 Flower
The flower has three petals and three sepals, and is bilaterally symmetrical. Due to the complex shape of the flower, pollination can only occur with specific pollinators, resulting in a very low fruit set rate.
🎋 Stem
It lacks a woody structure, and its stems are classified into two types: monocaule and polycaule. In monocaule, a single stem continues to grow, although new stems may emerge, with the original stem continuing to develop. In polycaule, the stem stops growing after reaching a certain height, and new stems emerge.
🪴 Root&Soil
They don't have fine roots, and their roots are thicker compared to other plants. They are broadly classified into epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. Epiphytic orchids grow attached to trees or rocks, while terrestrial orchids root in the ground.
water
How to water Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes
How often should I water?
check Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Orchidaceae, Genus: Calypso, Species: Calypso bulbosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Calypso |
| Species | Calypso bulbosa |
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