Gnome Plant
NameGnome Plant
Species NameMonotropa hypopitys
Common NameGnome Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeScale-like, non-photosynthetic
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesMycoheterotrophic plant lacking chlorophyll, relying on fungi for nutrients; waxy, translucent appearance; variable coloration from white to pink.
Description
This specimen features multiple waxy, translucent stems emerging from the forest floor, displaying both pale cream and vibrant pink coloration. Each stem is topped with a cluster of scale-like leaves and bell-shaped flowers, characteristic of a mycoheterotrophic plant.
