Scarlet Lady's Tresses
NameScarlet Lady's Tresses
Species NameSpiranthes speciosa
Common NameScarlet Lady's Tresses
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typenot visible
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThe striking scarlet to orange color and the distinctive spiraling arrangement of its numerous small flowers along the central stalk.
Description
This specimen displays a vibrant, upright inflorescence of Scarlet Lady's Tresses, characterized by numerous small, orange-red flowers arranged in a dense spiral along the stalk. It is a terrestrial orchid, not a woody bonsai tree, hence many bonsai-specific features are not applicable.
