What's your question? Ask

Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 5, 2016
    A.

    Unfortunately, these cold winters we have been having may have done them in. It would be best to try digging one up and checking on the roots. If they are firm and pliable, they may just need more time to break dormancy. If they are brittle or mushy, they are dead.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2016
    A.

    This depends on where you are getting the plants from. If you have permission from a private land owner, you can buy or remove Lady Slipper Orchids.
    If you are on public land, it is against the law to remove a Lady Slipper Orchid.
    This article explains the law.
    http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/gardens/native_plant/orchidtransplanting.pdf

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2016
    A.

    Growing from seed is a very difficult task.

    This link will explain the process.

    http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/pink_ladys_slipper.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 21, 2017
    A.

    Do a Google search for 'Lady Slipper Orchids'. There are many mail order sources for these plants.
    Also try Ebay. They can be a good source for plants that are difficult to find.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/lady-slipper-wildflower.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 14, 2018
    A.

    You should be able to prune some of the older dead roots, and try to keep as much of the flower stalk as possible, as they will shoot new blooms from this as well. You may have to repot in an orchid mix, and keep in a well lit window or in greenhouse in chilly weather. Here is an article that has some information on this: Hello,Thank you for sending us your gardening question.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 9, 2019
    Was this answer useful?
    00
1 2

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK