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Image of the lovely Phaius tankervilliae, (Chinese Orchid, Chinese
Ground Orchid, Nun's Cap Orchid, Veiled Nun's Orchid, Red Crane
Orchid, Swamp Lily) coming soon...
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Phaius tankervilliae
(Chinese Orchid,
Chinese Ground Orchid,
Nun's Cap
Orchid,
Veiled Nun's
Orchid,
Red Crane
Orchid,
Swamp Lily) |
Synonym: Phaius grandifolius
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: China
Light: Sun-part shade / Light shade
Height: 1.5-3'
Spread: About 2'
Blooms: Cluster of exotic, fragrant, 5" diameter, rusty brown with
purple tubular lip, 10-20 flowers on 4' long erect stalk, from late Spring-Summer
Foliage: Evergreen, thin pleated, large, 3' long
Soil: Well-drained, rich, loamy acidic soil with partially
decomposed pine needles, keep
moist when growing, dry when dormant (pH: 5.5-6.3)
Water: Very high moisture needs
Fertilizer: Slow release fertilizer every 3 months during growing
season
Propagation: Seeds, rootball divisions
Uses: For container, houseplant
Comments: Phaius tankervilliae, or Chinese Orchid, or Chinese
Ground Orchid, or Nun's Cap Orchid, or Veiled Nun's Orchid, or Red Crane
Orchid, or Swamp Lily is a tropical terrestial plants with showy hooded
flowers that lasts for about a month. The flowers are excellent for
floral arrangement. The beautiful large pleated leaves lends a
tropical appearance to my landscaping garden. Chinese Ground Orchid
plants can tolerate for up to 35 degrees F. For colder regions,
bring plant indoors and place it in a sunny wndow during Winter. Nun's
Cap Orchid is a perrenial plant that is low maintenance and grows
easily. The plant can be divided after flowering season is over
and the spent flowers can be cut at 6" internode sections and root in
damp sand. My Veiled Nun's Orchid plants are happy when I give them a
bi-weekly dose of composted tea and Slow Release fertilizer every 3
months during growth period. I repot them every 2-3 years by
putting 3 pseudobulbs in each pot. I grow my Phaius tankervilliae
plants in containers to accent my patio.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 9-11 |
