Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper Plant Care
Neottia gaudissartii Hand.-Mazz.
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This rare orchid species is known for its striking, bright yellow flowers that stand out against its green foliage. Neottia gaudissartii originates from the alpine regions of Europe, making it a coveted addition to collections for its unique appearance and high elevation habitat. Plant collectors seek out this orchid for its beauty and the challenge of cultivating a plant native to such specialized environments.
Every 7–10 days
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
50–70°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Water Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered sunlight or partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper Native To?
What Is the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper (Neottia gaudissartii) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Neottia genus. Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper is native to China.
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper displays a clumping terrestrial orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper produces small, delicate flowers in shades of white, green, or brown.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Neottia gaudissartii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper Need?
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper thrives in filtered sunlight or partial shade. Avoid placing Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper Prefer?
Neottia gaudissartii grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Feed Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper can be propagated through division, seed sowing. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bird's nest orchid plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper?
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper Need?
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper is native to China.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Neottia genus — compare its care with other Neottia species on PlantoScan.
Neottia is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
More Neottia Species
Other Neottia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Neottia gaudissartii Hand.-Mazz., family Orchidaceae (first published in Oesterr. Bot. Z. 86: 302 (1937)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gaudissart's Lady's Slipper, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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