Habenaria radiata

Did you know? The Habenaria radiata White Egret Orchid is quickly becoming endangered in the wild due to habitat destruction! This lovely requires some attention to grow in captivity too.

This orchid, Habenaria radiata, (syn. Pecteilis radiata) is from Asia and is one of the most delicate and lovely of the terrestrial orchids commonly used as an accent for bonsai. It grows from a bu…

This orchid, Habenaria radiata, (syn. Pecteilis radiata) is from Asia and is one of the most delicate and lovely of the terrestrial orchids commonly used as an accent for bonsai. It grows from a bu…

Sometimes the things I find on the internet amaze me. Today I have been looking at plants that look like animals and some of them look just like animals!

This is the first flower to open on our Japanese White Egret Orchid (Habenaria radiata) from 6 tubers we planted this year. It is called "Sagisou" in Japan. Th

Introduction to Hardy Orchids for the Perennial Garden Everybody knows and loves the exotic, tropical orchids (e.g., phalaenopsis, and cattleya), but wouldn't it be nice to have an orchid that lives outside in temperate zones? It might surprise you to know that there are many beautiful terrestrial orchids for temperate

鷺草 native Japanese

White Egret Orchid (Habenaria radiata), a botanical marvel celebrated for its delicate beauty that echoes the poised elegance of an egret in flight. Believed to symbolize purity and the spirit of freedom, this orchid enchants with its white, fringed petals that dance like feathers on the wind. Thriving in cool to intermediate conditions with high humidity and ample light, the White Egret Orchid requires careful attention to mimic its natural boggy habitat. Water it regularly but allow for…

A Japanese team have explained the curious form of the flowers of the white egret orchid, Habenaria radiata, as an example of co-evolution.