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Pleione formosana
Pleione formosana
Pleione formosana
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Patricia C.
Patricia C. • 25 FR
Patricia C.
Patricia C. • 25 FR
Pleione formosana
Pleione formosana
Windowsill orchid, Formosan pleione, Taiwan orchid
Bulbs arrived on time but very dry, without roots and packaged without substrate. They took a long time to want to germinate and are growing very slowly now, and I have little hope for flowering this season. Disappointed!
Yolande , 08/06/2024
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Description
Pleione formosana is a beautiful terrestrial orchid with spotted pinkish-lilac flowers. It is easy to cultivate in protected gardens.
This bristly, rhizomatous bulbous plant develops a single 15cm (6in) long leaf that is lanceolate, elliptical, and folded. It is a lovely medium green colour. From April to May, 10cm (4in) stems bear solitary 8cm (3in) flowers. They are pinkish-lilac with a trumpet-shaped white labellum spotted with brown, with fringed pink edges.
Originally from China and Taiwan, Pleione formosana is semi-hardy. In open ground, this small orchid likes humus-bearing soil without too much limestone. The soil should be moist but well-drained or even porous. It prefers a semi-shaded or sunny position. In winter, place a layer of dead leaves or a bell jar to protect the bulbs. Pot cultivation is possible.
Pleione formosana adds a unique touch to miniature gardens, shaded rockeries, or in groups at the base of a tree.
Tip: it is essential that the soil does not dry out after flowering. This is when the pseudo-bulb grows and multiplies.
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Botanical data
Pleione
formosana
Orchidaceae
Windowsill orchid, Formosan pleione, Taiwan orchid
East Asia
Planting and care
Pleione formosana loves very sheltered environments and partial shade. It prefers soils with light humus. The soil should remain slightly moist between March and September, but dry during winter. The rootstock will rot in winter humidity combined with frost. In very dry soil, the young plant can withstand a short frost of around -8 to -10 °C (17.6 to 14°F) at most. In rockeries, winter protection is essential against the cold, but also against humidity. To do this, place a 20cm (8in) layer of leaf compost or crushed bark on the stump, and put an impermeable protection on top of the layer.
Growing in large pots or planters is entirely possible. Use an orchid substrate or a mixture of 60% ericaceous soil, 20% horticultural compost, and 20% coarse sand.
Pleiones are quite demanding plants during the growing season. A weekly dose of geranium-type fertiliser at half strength from mid-May to mid-September will be very beneficial.
Pleiones hate limestone, hot and dry summers, wind, dry atmospheres, and cold and humid winters.
The rootstock located at the base of the plant should not be completely buried. At least half its height should protrude. Water with non-limestone and non-chlorinated water.
Bring potted plants into a cold greenhouse during winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.