Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid)

Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower in a pot, close up.
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower growing inside a decorative ceramic pot.

Botanical name: Pleione sp.

Common names: Peacock Orchid, Himalayan crocus, Indian Crocus, Windowsill Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia, India, China

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

The big, showy flowers originate from new shoots formed at the base of the pseudobulb. They are pink to purplish, white or yellow, while the fringed, tubular lip is often paler or white, with yellow, red or purple dots and stripes.

They are very closely related to the genus Coelogyne and were once considered part of it.


Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower in a pot with bark mulch and white stones.
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower grows in a pot containing organic bark and stones.
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower in a pot close up
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flowers with fringed petals growing from a potting mix.
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower plant inside a pot for a close up
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) pink flower cluster emerging from a container filled with bark medium
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) green leaves plant
Pleione sp. (Peacock Orchid) with long thin green leaves growing among small white rocks.


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