Cypripedium acaule in Pots Begin to Emege

[Cheoah]

Love it. All of it. Really well done. I have acaule in the ground, but it also grows plentifully in surrounding forests.

I failed with the parviflorum last year. Need to try again different site.

cheers

 

[Phred]

Update:
This should be open all the way in a couple more days.

 

[abax]

Splendid and I'm looking for more photos. I'd love
to grab some of those hosta. Deer ate several of
mine last summer *&^%$%#!

 

[Phred]

Follow up photo...

 

[Daniel Herrera]

Lovely plant! How do you care for it? what substrate do you use?

 

[Phred]

I grow in a 50% Turface/50% Coconut Coir mix.
I use only rain water with 3oz apple cider vinegar and 1/8 tsp DynaGrow Orchid Fertilizer per gallon as needed.
50% shade.
In the late fall after they go dormant I let them half dry and put each pot in a ziplock bag and store them in my shed... the temps are between 30- 45°F all winter. I remove them in the spring as soon as I see them breaking through the medium.

 

[abax]

Outstanding Phred. Wonderful color and no snail/
slug chewed leaves. *applause*

 

[Phred]

Thanks for the nice comments. I selfed this acaule today. I made a little video of it but can’t figure out how to upload the file. When I figure it out I’ll attach it in my next post

 

[PeteM]

Wow. I am very impressed with your grow space and how neat, orderly and clean everything is. I would love to see more.
Thanks for sharing your growing tips.

 

[Phred]

Does anyone know where I could get the pod from this selfing flasked? I’m having no luck with my usual Cypripedium guys...

 

[Linus_Cello]

Ron Burch?

http://greatlakesorchids.com/ ?

 

[Phred]

Thanks... neither has responded yet

 

[fundulopanchax]

Hi, Phred,

somehow I missed your question about flashing Cyp acaule. I would be happy to do it, l have flasked several acaule pods.
Best,
RON Burch

 

[Phred]

Hi, Phred,

somehow I missed your question about flashing Cyp acaule. I would be happy to do it, l have flasked several acaule pods.
Best,
RON Burch

Hi Ron
Been trying to get hold of you for a bit now... I’ll send you another email.
Thanks