Taiwan Pleione, Windowsill Orchid
Pleione formosana (Windowsill Orchid) is a miniature terrestrial orchid boasting large showy flowers that are almost oversized for this small plant. Blooming in spring, the pale or rose-pink flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), are adorned with a conspicuous lip blotched with red or brown. They arise from a spherical pseudobulb bearing a single lance-shaped leaf. After flowering, the plant continues to develop its foliage before fading and disappearing completely in fall. Windowsill Orchids will naturalize and spread by bulb offsets, forming a charming clump over time. As attractive in pots and containers as it is in rock gardens, it is an excellent orchid for shade garden conditions and woodland gardens.
Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Common names | Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), |
Height | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Common names | Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), |
Height | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Pleione formosana (Windowsill Orchid) do I need for my garden?
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