Showy Orchis
NameShowy Orchis
Species NameGalearis spectabilis
Common NameShowy Orchis
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNone (growing in natural ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk development
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable to herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive two-toned purple and white flowers, broad basal leaves, native woodland orchid, difficult to cultivate.
Description
This specimen is a vibrant Showy Orchis, a herbaceous perennial plant, not a woody bonsai. It displays a cluster of distinctive two-toned purple and white flowers on an upright stem, surrounded by broad basal leaves, typically found in woodland settings.
