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Pleione formosana
windowsill orchid bulb
Homegrown in the UK, each rounded pseudobulb of Pleione formosana usually produces a solitary bloom in spring. A soft blend of...
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Pleione formosana:
Reduce watering during dormancy, then gradually resume as new shoots appear in spring. Bright, indirect light and a well-draining, slightly acidic compost will help them thrive and produce their delicate, orchid-like flowers.
Please note:
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
Simple but stylish protection
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