Pleione formosana
£10.00
We cannot ship Pleiones while flowering, so early spring they will be in bud, after flowering with just leaves, or as bulbs. All except bulbs will ship potted
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Pleione formosana, commonly known as the Windowsill Orchid or Taiwan Pleione, is a species of terrestrial or epiphytic orchid native to southeastern China and Taiwan. It is highly valued by gardeners for its large, showy, pink-to-lilac flowers. They appear in early spring, often before the foliage. This makes Pleione a popular, relatively easy-to-grow plant for indoor or sheltered outdoor environments.
- Flowers: Typically lavender-pink to rose-pink with a white lip often mottled with brown or plum-purple.
- Structure: Deciduous perennial that grows from spherical, fleshy pseudobulbs.
- Size: Small, usually growing to a height of about 15 cm (6 inches).
- Foliage: Produces a single, folded, lance-shaped leaf that develops after flowering and disappears in the autumn.
- Growth: Forms clumps over time by producing small bulb offsets
How to care for your plant:
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Pleione formosana requires a distinct annual cycle of growth and dormancy to thrive.
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; east or west-facing windows are ideal.
- Temperature: Thrives in cool conditions. While it can tolerate light frost, it is not fully hardy, so it is often kept in a greenhouse, conservatory, or on a windowsill in winter.
- Watering: Water regularly during the growing season (spring/summer) once new growth appears, but reduce watering significantly as the leaves yellow in autumn. The potting medium should not be allowed to dry out completely, even in winter.
- Soil/Potting: Requires a well-draining, slightly acidic, and airy compost, such as a mix used for alpine plants or specialized orchid compost, containing bark or moss.
- Planting: Plant the bulbs with roughly the bottom two-thirds in the compost, leaving the top third exposed.
- Repotting: Repot annually after flowering or in early spring to prevent overcrowding and provide fresh nutrients.
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