Epipactis thunbergii

Also known as: Thunberg's Epipactis or Serapias longifolia Epipactis thunbergii f. subconformis Epipactis thunbergii var. manshurica Epipactis gigantea var. thunbergii Epipactis longifolia Epipactis thunbergii f. flava Helleborine chinensis Epipactis gigantea var. manshurica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China Japan

General Information

Thunberg's Epipactis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China and Japan. It is named after the Persimmon orchid.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.