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Cypripediums are known for their huge flower pouch comprising fused flower petals (from which the name, lady's slipper orchid is derived), and long, often twisting sepals. There are many species within the genus, native to a range of locations including North and Central America, Europe, and Asia.
Cypripediums make a dramatic, exotic-looking houseplant. They're easy to grow, as long as they're provided with plenty of light but not direct sunshine, good multipurpose compost, and lots of water during the flowering season. Many species are hardy and may be grown outside. They do well in pots but resent root disturbance.
If you want to grow cypripediums, make sure you buy a seed-grown plant from an established nursery, and not one taken illegally from the wild.
'Inge' is a hybrid cypripedium orchid, boasting the vigour of Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum and the flower size of Cypripedium fasciolatum. Growing on a tall stalk, the cream-yellow flower pouch contrasts wonderfully with green-striped, purple, twisted sepals. Plants develop into clumps. Cypripedium 'Inge' is hardy and suitable for growing outside.
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Cypripedium ‘Inge’ and wildlife
Cypripedium ‘Inge’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
