. The secret of lady’s slipper’s undeniable attraction is its fragrance, which is partly the same as burrowing bees’ pheromones. Apart from the fact that the flower secretes this itself, the soft hair covering the sack releases the scent of the insect that is trying to leave. Lady’s slipper has locally adapted to the pollinators in its different habitats, which can be seen from e.g. the length of the labellum, and there are also seemingly differences in its fragrance.

If you thought you would need to trek through exotic foreign locales or woods to view an orchid, then you haven’t met our showcased houseplant, Ladies Slipper Orchid! The plant by itself, has only 1 set of 2 leaves from which a single flower stalk grows out; the entire appearance being that of a ladies slipper, hence the name!

The flower is usually pollinated by small burrowing bees which eventually slip or fall inside the sack as they land on the labellum.

Different Varieties: Pink lady slipper, Yellow lady slipper, Showy lady’s slipper,White lady’s slipper

Care Instructions For Growing Lady’s Slipper Orchid Plant Indoors

Moderate to ensure the soil is well aerated and moist and to feed the plant is fed with a diluted & balanced fertiliser once or twice between the spring and summer months.

Light: Avoid exposure from both direct sunlight and direct sunlight.

Soil: Soil needs to be well aerated

Water:Water only with distilled water or rainwater to avoid any chemicals from seeping through.

We’ll be sharing more about this plant in future.