Appalachian ladies’ tresses
NameAppalachian ladies’ tresses
Species NameSpiranthes cernua
Common NameAppalachian ladies’ tresses
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiral arrangement of numerous small white flowers along a single upright, herbaceous stem. This plant is an orchid, not a woody tree or shrub typically cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen is an Appalachian ladies' tresses orchid, characterized by its elegant spire of small, white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in a delicate spiral pattern along a slender green stem. While not a traditional woody bonsai subject, its upright growth habit and unique floral display are notable.
