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Nun's Orchid (Phaius tankervilleae)

Phaius requires heavy feeding during growing season and rest after October for
2 month for best flowering.
semishade and temperatures not below 5 Celcius

Spikes 3 feet tall bear up to 15 fragrant flowers, each up to 5 inches in diameter.

nuns orchid, terrestrial

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