Salmon Sun-Orchid
NameSalmon Sun-Orchid
Species NameThelymitra rubra
Common NameSalmon Sun-Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage TypeHerbaceous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink-purple petals with a distinctive orange-yellow column; a terrestrial orchid.
Description
This specimen is a Salmon Sun-Orchid, not a bonsai. It features two delicate pink-purple flowers with vibrant orange-yellow columns on a slender, upright stem, characteristic of its natural form. The plant is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia.
