About
An exotic orchid, reaching 30-80cm, with attractive leathery foliage. It produces exotic blooms. 'Muriel Turner' 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