I last wrote to the forum 2 years ago wondering if there was any way I could move the cypripedium acaule that had been growing along our property line. Our neighbors had the trees cut on the property line and I thought the plants would die out never to return.

I did not move the plants as I had never done this before and did not want to take a chance on them never coming back. Well, it took two years but the plants did regenerate on their own and bloomed again this spring. I don't know if they will continue yearly as the acidity of the soil will probably continue to change without the pine trees growing there anymore. We do have hardwood trees growing, replacing the pines.

Any thoughts on what to expect?

You could leave them there and just make the soil more acidic by applying pine straw mulch or relocate them.

i remember that post. thx for the update. i wish we had cyps growing in our yard!!

wow nice to know they are still doing well!!!

It seems like they are doing fine on their own.

That is a great update! Thanks!

That is great!! I am glad they are doing well in their new location.

If they are growing and flowering well then I would leave them alone and amend the soil.

That is great to hear...:cool:

Welcome back Patrica! Very happy to know your plants are doing well! Thanks for the update!

I'm glad to know they are still doing great after two years.