Crane-fly Orchid
NameCrane-fly Orchid
Species NameTipularia discolor
Common NameCrane-fly Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)30
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a terrestrial orchid, known for its late summer to fall flowering period after its single, basal leaf has withered. The flowers are small and subtly colored.
Description
This image depicts a Crane-fly Orchid (Tipularia discolor) in bloom, not a bonsai specimen. It features a slender, upright flowering stalk with numerous small, greenish-brown flowers. The plant is a terrestrial orchid native to North America.
