Fairy-slipper
NameFairy-slipper
Species NameCalypso bulbosa
Common NameFairy Slipper Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem
Foliage Typesingle basal leaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive slipper-shaped flower with vibrant magenta petals and a yellow-spotted labellum.
Description
This delicate specimen, though not a traditional tree bonsai, presents a captivating miniature form with a single, upright stem culminating in a vibrant magenta and yellow slipper-shaped flower. Its unique structure and striking coloration offer an elegant, natural posture reminiscent of a small, flowering plant display.
