Robust Marsh-orchid
NameRobust Marsh-orchid
Species NameDactylorhiza praetermissa
Common NameRobust Marsh-orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, single stalk, dark green/purple stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - not a woody plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a wild orchid, not a bonsai specimen. Its notable features include its striking inflorescence of densely packed purple flowers and its preference for marshy or damp grassland habitats.
Description
This specimen is a Robust Marsh-orchid, a herbaceous perennial plant, not a woody bonsai. It displays a single, upright flowering stalk adorned with numerous vibrant purple-pink flowers, characteristic of its species. The plant is shown growing in its natural grassy habitat.
