Pleione Formosana

Pleione Formosana is a hardy and popular terrestrial orchid producing striking pink to lavender flowers with a fringed lip. It is well-suited to cooler climates and is often grown in rock gardens, pots, or indoors with seasonal dormancy.

✅ Features:

🟢 Lavender-pink flowers with frilled lips
🟢 Hardy and easy to maintain
🟢 Blooms in early spring
🟢 Grows from bulbs that multiply quickly

📏 Specifications:

Plant Size: 12–18 cm
Flower Color: Pink to lavender
Light Requirement: Partial shade to bright indirect light
Watering: Moist during growth, dry in dormancy
Temperature: 8–20°C
Humidity: 50–70%

🌿 How to Care?

💧 Keep soil moist during the growing phase
🌞 Place in cool, shaded areas with indirect light
🪴 Plant in breathable containers with moss or bark
🌱 Allow full dormancy in winter; reduce watering

🏡 Where to Use?

🌸 Rock gardens, shaded patios, or indoor orchid trays
🪴 Perfect for temperate climates and beginners

❓ FAQs

Q: Is Pleione Formosana frost-tolerant?
A: It can tolerate light frost when dormant but prefers frost-free winters.

Q: How long does blooming last?
A: Flowers last for 2–3 weeks in spring.