Phaius tankervilleae (Chinese Ground Orchid) - Image 2
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Botanical name: Phaius tankervilleae
Common names: Chinese Ground Orchid, Nun Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Southern China, North India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and the Pacific Islands
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Phaius tankervilleae
Phaius tankervilleae (Nun's Orchid) with tall spikes of showy maroon and white flowers, blooming elegantly in a tropical garden setting.
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This is a terrestrial Orchid that can be grown in soil. It forms large clumps with inflorescences as tall as four feet bearing 10-20 fragrant flowers, opening up in succession. Sword shaped leaves develop as the tall inflorescens of white, rose and brown flowers reaches full bloom in the late spring. The species produces a new plant on a short bulb-like runner every year and flowers magnificently during March and April. It prefers shade and can take a long dry period before the flowering season.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
See video about Ground Orchids.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot