Round-leaved Bog Orchid
NameRound-leaved Bog Orchid
Species NamePlatanthera orbiculata
Common NameRound-leaved Bog Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesTwo tall, straight flowering spikes covered in numerous small, pale green-white flowers, contrasting with broad, glossy, round basal leaves.
Description
This specimen, while not a traditional woody bonsai, exhibits an upright growth habit with two prominent flowering stalks emerging from a basal rosette of large, glossy, round leaves. It is currently in full bloom, adorned with numerous delicate pale green-white flowers arranged in dense spikes.
