PetalPal
Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.
Light
Indirect light. It takes more shade than a moth orchid.
Water
Keep the mix slightly moist
Temperature
15-28°C
Feed
Every 2 weeks while it's growing, with a weak orchid fertilizer
Do this when you get home
- Put it somewhere bright, out of the sun
- Lady's slippers have no pseudobulb to store water. Don't let the mix dry out completely.
Day to day
- Water along the rim. Don't pour it into the crown.
- It likes humid air. Mist around it often.
Common questions
The crown turned black and rotted?
Water sat in the crown. Be careful when you water.
