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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.
'Sabine Pastel' is a rare white-flowered form of Cypripedium 'Sabine', a hybrid of Chinese species Cypripedium fasciolatum and Cypripedium macranthos. Large, pure white flowers are borne on tall stems. Cypripedium 'Sabine Pastel' is hardy and suitable for growing outside.
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Cypripedium ‘Sabine pastel’ and wildlife
Cypripedium ‘Sabine pastel’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cypripedium ‘Sabine pastel’ poisonous?
Cypripedium ‘Sabine pastel’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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