About
This elegant orchid, reaching 20-60cm, with fleshy leaves with arching flower stems. It bears intricate flowers. 'Bees' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Roscoea are tuberous perennials with arching, linear or lance-shaped leaves and showy orchid-like flowers in summer or autumn
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