long-lipped serapias
Namelong-lipped serapias
Species NameSerapias lingua
Common NameLong-lipped Serapias
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, herbaceous, no woody trunk
Foliage Typelanceolate leaves, reddish bracts
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive hooded, long-lipped flowers with a velvety texture; reddish-brown coloration; terrestrial orchid species.
Description
This delicate specimen, though not a traditional woody bonsai, presents an informal upright form with a single, slender herbaceous stem. Its unique reddish-brown inflorescence, featuring hooded flowers with velvety lips, creates a striking visual interest. The plant's natural elegance is captured in its simple, vertical presentation.
