Despite its wildly exotic flowers and often variegated foliage, P. insigne is among the cold hardiest and least fussy of the lady slipper orchids and comes in a wide array of whites, greens, yellows or combinations with contrasting lower, shoe-shaped lips. Where winters are mild, group with other orchids outdoors in shade or display indoors. Not toxic to humans, dogs or cats if eaten, but may cause irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Fall or spring
Outdoors in shady, wind protected areas in late spring and summer; bring indoors during fall and winter in bright indirect light
Water every 5-7 days to keep soil moist, but not soggy
Clip off spent flowers and damaged or dead leaves
All zones if indoors
Zones 10-11 or all zones indoors
Plant from containers after flowering is over
Provide a well-draining orchid medium
4-16 in. x 8-12 in.
