This orchid is special by the property that species of this orchid genus are outdoor plants are. They are herbaceous perennials that re-emerge each year and are relatively hardy. They are terrestrial orchids, found mainly in North America. However, they are also found in Europe and Asia species can be found. Unfortunately, due to the disappearance of natural habitats, very few are still found in nature. The pouch-like lip is very similar to the Venus slipper-orchid, like the Paphiopedilum and the Phragmipedium.
