About
This elegant orchid, reaching 20-60cm, with fleshy leaves with arching flower stems. It bears intricate flowers. 'Oriental Jewel' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Pleione are deciduous orchids with pseudobulbs each bearing one or two lance-shaped leaves and mostly solitary flowers to 8cm across, on short stems
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, houseplants
Care notes
CultivationOrchid bark, bright indirect light
PruningRemove spent spikes. Repot every 2-3yr
PropagationDivision of pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMealybugs possible
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering