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Phragmipedium caudatum 'Giganteum var Cusco'

Phragmipedium caudatum 'Giganteum var Cusco'

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️🌡️
  • Water:💦  💦  💦
  • Rest period: no
  • Scent: No
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
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39,50€ - 39,50€
39,50€
39,50€ - 39,50€
39,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
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Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

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Description

Phragmipedium caudatum 'Giganteum var Cusco'

Name: Phragmipedium caudatum 'Giganteum var Cusco'

Synonyms: Cypripedium caudatum, Paphiopedilum caudatum, Selenipedium caudatum

Etymology: The genus name Phragmipedium derives from phragma (“partition, dividing wall”) and pedion (“shoe”). The epithet caudatum means “tailed” and refers to the long, drooping petals.

First description: The species was described in 1840 by John Lindley as Cypripedium caudatum.

Origin / Habitat: Peru to Bolivia, in humid tropical Andean habitats. The species grows terrestrially or epiphytically and occurs at higher elevations.

Description & Notes: A large lady's slipper orchid with long, ribbon-like petals that extend well beyond the other floral parts. We keep it evenly moist, with good air movement and bright, indirect light. The substrate may dry out slightly between waterings. We grow it at around 15–27 °C.