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Soil for Cypripedium Reginae #867959

Asked May 10, 2024, 11:37 PM EDT

Hi! I recently got a Cypripedium Reginae and was wondering the type of soil I should give it? Any recommendations welcome! Thank you!

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

I did not find any research based web sites for Lady's Slipper soil. The following are commercial sites which may be reliable information.
https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/plant/Cypripedium-reginae

https://www.cypripedium.de/English/planting/planting.html

Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied May 11, 2024, 9:58 AM EDT

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