Lady’s Slipper Orchid लेडी स्लिपर

🌱 About the plant

A pouched terrestrial orchid of the eastern Himalaya, cool-growing and slow.

Growing it

Wild collection is why it is scarce — buy nursery-raised plants only.

What it is for

Conservation-grade collector orchid; cool hill house plant.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Deep shade, cool air

Water

Even moisture, sharp drainage

Season

Mar–Apr

Grows in

Balcony

Mature size

20–30 cm

First harvest

Flowers from year four

Wild collection is why it is scarce — buy nursery-raised plants only.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Conservation-grade collector orchid; cool hill house plant.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India