Yellow Lady Slipper Plant

Question

I have a yellow lady slipper and it grew well and flowered this spring and then mid summer it dried up. NOW it is sending new shoots. What should I do to ensure it survives the winter. Thanks Hank

Answer 1

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.