The yellow-green foliage mottled in dark green is attractive year round. In spring, and again in fall, spikes of exotic lady-slipper shaped flowers are produced well above the foliage.  The flowers feature an upper or dorsal sepal ranging from white to green with distinctive darker green veins. The 'pouch' can range from dull to somewhat lustrous brown-purple in color. Flanking the pouch on either side are two wide lateral petals in yellow-green with copious purple spots.  Black 'whiskers' fringe the edges of the petals to complete the exotic display. Lady slipper orchids typically need a slight rest period when the moistening of the well drained potting media is diminished slightly, air humidity and temperatures drop slightly. The appearance of new growth signals the appropriate time to resume more consistent moistening of the media accompanied by a rise in humidity and temperature. Bright, indirect light is preferred.