{"title":"Orchids","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are orchids for the garden bed and the living room, not the specialist shade house. Spathoglottis ground orchids grow in ordinary soil in warm climates and flower for months on tall stems above pleated leaves. Jewel orchid is grown indoors for its velvet foliage, and vanilla orchid is a tropical climber. The range also includes ginger orchids, which are gingers with orchid-like flowers for shaded beds. Choose by climate first, then by position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose orchids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor colour in the ground, start with Spathoglottis. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-spathoglottis-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata\"\u003ePink Spathoglottis Orchid\u003c\/a\u003e is the species, found naturally in far north Queensland and through tropical Asia: clumps of broad pleated leaves with flower stems to about a metre, each opening a succession of blooms over many weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-passion-native-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata-purple-passion\"\u003ePurple Passion Native Orchid\u003c\/a\u003e is a deeper selection, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-kiss-native-orchid-spathoglottis-lemon-kiss\"\u003eLemon Kiss Native Orchid\u003c\/a\u003e brings yellow into the mix. They read well planted in drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewel-orchid-ludisia-discolor\"\u003eJewel Orchid\u003c\/a\u003e is a foliage plant first: dark, velvety leaves pinstriped in pink, with spikes of small white flowers in winter. It is one of the easier orchids indoors because it grows in potting mix and accepts lower light. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vanilla-orchid-vanilla-planifolia\"\u003eVanilla Orchid\u003c\/a\u003e is a climbing vine for collectors in warm, humid climates. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-red-dragon\"\u003eRed Dragon Ginger Orchid\u003c\/a\u003e is a Globba, a small ginger with hanging chains of coloured bracts in summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere orchids grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpathoglottis are plants for the tropics and subtropics, from Cairns and Darwin down to about the New South Wales north coast. They take full sun to part shade and are damaged by frost. Further south, grow them in pots that can move under cover in winter. Ginger orchids want shade or filtered light and shelter from wind, and they go fully dormant in the cool months, so mark where they are planted. Vanilla needs year-round warmth, humidity and a tree trunk or post to climb; outside the tropics it is a heated conservatory plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJewel orchid suits any warm room with bright, indirect light, away from cold draughts. For plants that share these conditions, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eornamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Spathoglottis 40cm to 50cm apart in free-draining soil enriched with compost, with the base of the pseudobulbs sitting at the surface, not buried. In heavy clay, raise the bed or use large pots with an open mix. Space ginger orchids 30cm to 40cm apart in humus-rich soil. Pot jewel orchid in a shallow, wide container using a chunky indoor mix, as its stems creep sideways. Tie vanilla loosely to its support and let the aerial roots attach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater ground orchids regularly in the warm months and ease off in winter. Feed lightly and often from spring to autumn; a slow release fertiliser plus an occasional liquid feed keeps the flower stems coming. Cut finished stems at the base and remove yellowed leaves. Keep ginger orchids just barely moist while dormant, then resume watering when shoots appear in late spring. Let the top of the mix dry slightly between waterings for jewel orchid, and keep water off the leaves. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eorchid care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers feeding and repotting in more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan orchids grow in the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround orchids such as Spathoglottis can. They are terrestrial and grow in well-drained garden soil in frost-free climates, unlike the tree-dwelling orchids that need bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre ginger orchids true orchids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are Globba, members of the ginger family, named for their orchid-like flowers. They die down in winter and return in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a vanilla orchid produce vanilla pods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly on a mature vine in tropical conditions, and the flowers must be pollinated by hand. Most gardeners grow it for the foliage and the challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does a jewel orchid need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, indirect light is ideal, and it tolerates lower light than most orchids. Direct sun scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pink-spathoglottis-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata","title":"Pink Spathoglottis Orchid - Spathoglottis plicata","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Spathoglottis Orchid (\u003cem\u003eSpathoglottis plicata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a ground orchid that behaves like a garden plant, which is why it turns up in so many tropical landscapes. Pleated green leaves form a clump around 60cm across, and pink to purple flower spikes push to about 70cm and keep coming almost year round in warm gardens. It goes into ordinary soil, in an ordinary bed, like any other perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn orchid that grows in the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e No bark mix, no mounting, no special technique. It plants into a normal garden bed with compost and mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers almost continuously.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the spikes come in waves through most of the year, heaviest over the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light under a palm or a tree is exactly where it performs, and that is a hard spot to fill with anything that flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps up rather than dying out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant thickens over a few seasons, so a bed can be divided instead of replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a full bed. Under palms or frangipani, a drift of forty or fifty plants gives colour where lawn will not grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 40cm spacing along a shaded path gives a low band of pleated foliage with near constant flower spikes above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot holds a single mature clump. Grouped in threes on a shaded patio it reads as a feature, and pots can move under cover through a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing spathoglottis orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade: filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon protection. Full sun bleaches the leaves. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it has to be a pot brought under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil with plenty of organic matter, mulched to hold moisture. The pseudobulbs sit at the surface, so plant with the base of the bulb level with the soil, and keep mulch off the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water plant, so keep the soil consistently moist through the warm months and ease off in cool weather. A light monthly liquid feed through spring and summer suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower spikes back to the base once the last bud has opened, remove old yellowing leaves, and divide congested clumps every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, and single 300mm pots. The 140mm plants are young divisions, and ten of them plant about 1.6 square metres at 40cm spacing. A 300mm plant is a mature clump, often already in spike, and the size to buy if you want one pot to look finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid foliage bruises easily, so expect a marked leaf or two after transit. The 140mm pack moves in and out of backorder, so check the size selector before planning a large bed. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eA practical guide to orchid care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eOther plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eBuild the bed out with tropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider flowering plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need special orchid mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a terrestrial orchid and it grows in ordinary garden soil improved with compost, or in a standard premium potting mix. Drainage matters, bark mix does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. Below about 5 degrees the leaves mark and growth stops, and a real frost will kill the foliage outright. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot and shift it under cover from late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I divide it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, every three or four years in early spring. Lift the clump, pull it apart so each division has two or three healthy pseudobulbs and some roots, then replant at the same depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44792637620543,"sku":"SPA-PLI-140MM-P10","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":48041763963199,"sku":"SPA-PLI-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Spathoglottis-Orchid-Spathoglottis-plicata_670663a2.jpg?v=1742472446"},{"product_id":"vanilla-orchid-vanilla-planifolia","title":"Vanilla Orchid - Vanilla planifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanilla Orchid (\u003cem\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the vine every vanilla pod in the world comes from, and it is far easier to keep alive than its reputation suggests. It is a climbing orchid with thick succulent leaves on a fleshy green stem, running to about 3m on a support in a pot, on a slim 1m footprint. Grow it for the foliage, and treat any pods as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is the real thing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the species grown commercially for vanilla, not a lookalike, and the pods it can produce are the genuine article.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA climber with substance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick waxy leaves on a green rope of a stem give it a presence most indoor climbers lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Length depends entirely on the support: a 1.8m pole in a pot, or several metres along a shaded pergola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers, and heat is no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green blooms appear on mature vines, and a steamy subtropical summer is exactly what it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots with a support.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard approach anywhere in Australia. Use a 300mm pot with an orchid or coarse bark mix and a moss pole for the aerial roots to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bathroom or a warm room with filtered light suits it, since indoor warmth and humidity match its needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in the tropics.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens plant it at the base of a rough barked tree or a shade house post and let it climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing vanilla orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light, never direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Warmth is the requirement: it is frost tender and wants nights above about 15 degrees, so outdoors it belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens only. Elsewhere grow it indoors or in a heated glasshouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not a soil plant. Use a very open orchid mix of coarse bark, perlite and a little coir. The roots need air as much as moisture, and a dense potting mix will rot them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top of the mix is dry, roughly weekly in warm weather and less in winter. Mist the aerial roots or keep humidity high. Feed a half strength orchid fertiliser every second or third watering through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the growing tip once it reaches the top of its support to force side shoots. Pieces about 30cm long with a few nodes root readily in bark mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold as tube stock. Each plant is a young rooted cutting, a short length of stem with a few leaves and the beginnings of aerial roots, and it needs potting up into a 200mm to 300mm pot with a support. It is not an instant plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines travel well because the stems and leaves hold their own moisture, though a bent stem in transit does not set the plant back. Give it a fortnight in a warm humid spot, then expect new growth within a month. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eA practical guide to orchid care and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants that share the same light and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eOther edible plants worth growing at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I really get vanilla pods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly, with patience. The vine must be several years old and three metres or more long before it flowers, each flower opens for one day, and there is no natural pollinator here, so flowers must be hand pollinated. Pods take around nine months to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Sydney or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical climates outdoors. In warm temperate and cooler cities keep it indoors or in a heated glasshouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it with caution. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate skin and the mouth, so keep it away from pets and children who chew on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647893733695,"sku":"VAN-PLA-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100506145087,"sku":"VAN-PLA-140MM-P10","price":579.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Vanilla-Orchid-Vanilla-planifolia.png?v=1794663189"},{"product_id":"lemon-kiss-native-orchid-spathoglottis-lemon-kiss","title":"Lemon Kiss Native Orchid - Spathoglottis 'Lemon Kiss'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Kiss Native Orchid (\u003cem\u003eSpathoglottis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Kiss') is a compact ground orchid, about 60cm tall, with luminous yellow flowers on long stems and a splash of purple on each lip. It is a hybrid of a native rainforest orchid from far north Queensland, and it grows in garden soil or a pot rather than on a tree. In warm climates it flowers year round, so a single clump keeps a shady corner lit for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow blooms rise on long stems, year round in warm climates and through spring and summer in cooler parts of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn orchid that behaves like a perennial.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a ground orchid, so it goes into well-drained soil or a pot with no bark or mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and clumping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage forms a lush clump that stays near 60cm tall, tidy enough for the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e When a clump gets crowded, dig it up, gently separate the bulbs and replant the pieces or give them to a friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative parentage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its wild parent grows in far north Queensland rainforest, which suits tropical style planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in drifts of five or more. The clumps knit together into a sweep of foliage with flower stems rising through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow flowers glow in dappled shade, which makes it a natural partner for ferns, gingers and broad-leaved foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm pot of free-draining potting mix holds a clump and lifts the flowers to eye level on a patio or verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Kiss Native Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with dappled shade showing the yellow at its best. It is happiest in tropical and subtropical gardens and does well in warm temperate ones, where it flowers in spring and summer rather than all year. It is frost tender, so in frost-prone districts grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil is the rule. It may cope with seasonally wet ground and sunny creek banks, but it should not sit in standing water, so lift heavy soil with compost and a slightly raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, which takes around 12 weeks. After that, give it extra water in dry periods and feed monthly with a dilute liquid fertiliser for the longest flowering and the lushest new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Cut off spent flower stems and tatty leaves, and divide congested clumps when they outgrow their space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lemon Kiss Native Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small clump of leaves on arrival rather than a plant in full flower, and allow a season of growth for the clump to fill out before the flower display builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eOrchid care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really a native orchid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hybrid of a rainforest ground orchid native to far north Queensland, so its parentage is Australian, though the plant itself is a garden hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In cooler parts of the country it flowers through spring and summer instead of all year. It is frost tender, so in cold districts keep it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide the clump. When it gets too large, dig it up, gently separate the bulbs and replant them elsewhere. It is the easiest way to spread it through a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789640761663,"sku":"SPA-HYB-LEMONK-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lemon-kiss-native-orchid-spathoglottis-lemon-kiss.jpg?v=1792192565"},{"product_id":"rockin-plum-native-orchid-spathoglottis-rockin-plum","title":"Rockin Plum Native Orchid - Spathoglottis 'Rockin Plum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRockin Plum Native Orchid (\u003cem\u003eSpathoglottis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rockin Plum') is a strong-growing garden orchid, about 50cm tall, with vivid purple-pink flowers that each carry a golden spot at the centre. It descends from a native rainforest ground orchid of far north Queensland, and once established it sends up tall flower stems again and again. Plant it in a tropical style bed and it earns its place for most of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that keeps returning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-pink flowers open year round in warm climates and from spring to autumn in cooler parts of Australia, often in several flushes a year in the warmer north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good strong grower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it pops up many tall flower stems, so a small start becomes a full display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows in the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a terrestrial orchid, planted in free-draining soil or potting mix rather than hung on a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 50cm tall it suits a container as easily as a garden border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to share.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowded clumps divide into bulbs that can be replanted elsewhere or passed on to friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart so the clumps merge into a bed of leaves. A drift of five or more gives the flower stems real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-centred purple flowers stand out against broad green leaves and bold tropical foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm pot of free-draining mix is enough for one clump, ideal beside an entry or on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rockin Plum Native Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. In hotter regions a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it best. It is frost tender, so in colder areas keep it in a pot that can come under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil with a layer of mulch to hold moisture. It can tolerate seasonally wet soils and sunny creek banks, but waterlogging through a cold winter will rot the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, around 12 weeks. Add extra water in dry periods, and feed each month with a dilute liquid fertiliser for longer flowering and lush new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower stems back once they finish and remove old leaves. When clumps become too large, dig them up and gently separate the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockin Plum Native Orchid is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and green, ready to plant straight into the garden or a pot, and it bulks up over its first growing season before settling into regular flowering. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eOrchid care guide for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse all flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for lush gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePot-friendly plants for patios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm climates it flowers year round and often several times a year. In cooler parts of Australia expect flowers from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot. It is frost tender, so grow it in a container, give it plenty of sun in the warmer months and move it under cover before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need feeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a little. A dilute liquid fertiliser each month keeps the leaves lush and the flowering going. Add extra water in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789641679167,"sku":"SPA-HYB-ROCKIN-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rockin-plum-native-orchid-spathoglottis-rockin-plum.jpg?v=1792192575"},{"product_id":"mauve-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-mauve-dragon","title":"Mauve Dragon Ginger Orchid - Globba winitii 'Mauve Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauve Dragon Ginger Orchid (\u003cem\u003eGlobba winitii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mauve Dragon') is a small tropical relative of the edible gingers, with delicate hanging sprays of bright pink petals and long, curling yellow ones. It grows about 60cm tall and 30cm wide, loves warmth, moisture and shade, and flowers happily indoors. Despite the name, the colour is a strong warm pink rather than mauve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers like tiny dragons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fine sprays carry broad pink petals and slender yellow ones that curl like small trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade brightener.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lights up the dim corners of tropical and subtropical gardens where few flowering plants succeed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good houseplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It often flowers happily indoors, and warm humid rooms such as a bathroom suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm wide it slips into narrow beds, between larger plants or into a single pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated to the edible gingers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves look like those of other gingers, so it blends easily into a lush, layered planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady tropical and subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a drift, which makes a better show than a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it beneath palms, taller gingers and shade trees, in the moist, sheltered ground they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a houseplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot in a warm, bright room out of direct sun, and keep the air humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mauve Dragon Ginger Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, moist and shady are the watchwords. It is a plant for tropical and subtropical gardens and is frost tender. In cooler climates grow it in a pot and bring it inside for winter. It may die back in cooler months and return with warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture-holding but well-drained soil with plenty of compost, topped with mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. For the longest flowering and lush new growth, give extra water during dry periods and a diluted liquid fertiliser monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Remove spent flower stems and any browned leaves to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mauve Dragon Ginger Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so expect a few leaves at first. Pot it up or plant it into prepared, mulched shade, keep it moist and give it warmth, and it will build up to its full size and start to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seasonal line from our grower, so the tube is not always available. When it shows as on backorder the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eBrowse our ornamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush year round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really mauve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Despite the name, the flowers are a strong warm pink with long yellow petals. The name is a quirk, and the colour is better than it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It often flowers happily indoors in a warm, humid, bright room, such as a bathroom with good light. Keep the potting mix moist and out of cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. Keep it in the tropics and subtropics outdoors, and bring pots inside in cooler areas before the cold arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790327382335,"sku":"GLO-WIN-MAUVED-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mauve-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-mauve-dragon.jpg?v=1792207291"},{"product_id":"red-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-red-dragon","title":"Red Dragon Ginger Orchid - Globba winitii 'Red Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Dragon Ginger Orchid (\u003cem\u003eGlobba winitii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Dragon') is a small tropical plant from the jungles of Indonesia and Thailand, related to the edible gingers. It grows about 50cm tall and 30cm wide and carries long, delicate strands of purple petals with slender yellow ones. It suits warm, moist, shady borders and bright rooms indoors. Despite the name, the flowers are purple rather than red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid-like sprays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, drooping strands of purple and yellow flowers look exotic against the green ginger-style leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical shade colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries colour into subtropical borders that sun-loving plants cannot reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It often flowers well in a pot inside, which makes it useful for homes without a garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm wide it fits narrow beds, courtyards and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA talking point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long, unusual flower strands draw questions from visitors, and the plant is easy to place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical garden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a shaded bed under trees or beside a wall, where the sprays can be seen at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills the ground beneath palms and larger gingers, in moist, humus-rich shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot in a bright, warm spot out of direct sun. Moisture in the air helps flowering, so a bathroom with a window suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Dragon Ginger Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, moist and shady. It is a tropical and subtropical plant and is frost tender, so in southern or high-altitude gardens grow it in a pot and keep it inside during winter. It may die back in the cooler months and reshoot as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, mulched to keep the roots cool and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. For the longest flowering and lush new growth, give extra water in dry periods and feed with a diluted liquid fertiliser each month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Snip off finished flower stems and browned leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Dragon Ginger Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small plant with a few leaves. It travels upright in its tube and settles quickly into a moist, warm, shaded spot. Flowering follows once it has built up size and the weather is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower lists this one seasonally, usually early in the year, and tubes sell out. If the tube shows as on backorder, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eOur ornamental ginger range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers purple if it is called Red Dragon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is a quirk of the cultivar. The flowers are purple with long yellow petals, and they look good against green ginger-like foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes to stay moist. Water regularly while it establishes, around 12 weeks, then give extra water in dry spells and feed monthly with a diluted liquid fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that you bring inside. It is a tropical plant and is frost tender, so outdoors it suits the tropics and subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790327513407,"sku":"GLO-WIN-REDDRA-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-red-dragon.jpg?v=1792207295"},{"product_id":"white-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-white-dragon","title":"White Dragon Ginger Orchid - Globba winitii 'White Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Dragon Ginger Orchid (\u003cem\u003eGlobba winitii\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Dragon') brings a pale, airy touch to shady tropical gardens. It is a small Asian ginger relative, about 50cm tall and 30cm wide, with delicate hanging sprays of white petals and long yellow ones. It likes warmth, moisture and shade, and it grows happily indoors as well as out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals with slender yellow ones lighten a dark corner and show up well against green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade garden specialist.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in warm, moist shade, a position that suits few flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a houseplant it will often flower, so it works in rooms as well as borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm wide it does not crowd its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA relative of the edible gingers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger-style leaves give a lush tropical backdrop to the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a drift to get a cloud of white flower sprays above the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing with darker plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it against deep green or burgundy foliage, where white sprays show best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a warm, bright room out of harsh sun. It will flower happily indoors, and a bathroom with good light is a good fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Dragon Ginger Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, moist and shady. It does best in tropical and subtropical gardens and is frost tender. In cooler regions keep it in a pot and move it inside for winter. It may die back in the cool months and return in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich and well-drained, with plenty of compost and a layer of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. For the longest flowering and lush new growth, add extra water in dry periods and a monthly feed of diluted liquid fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. Tidy away finished flower stems and any browned leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Dragon Ginger Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant with a few leaves. Pot it up or plant it into prepared, mulched shade and keep it moist and warm. It builds toward its full size over the warm months and flowers once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock of this ginger orchid is a seasonal line and is not always available. While the tube shows as on backorder the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eOrnamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the bathroom is warm and bright. Warmth and humidity suit it, and it often flowers well indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes warm, moist, shady positions. Choose a spot with filtered light or morning sun, and avoid hot, direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler months it may die back and then reshoot with the return of warmth. Keep the soil lightly moist and wait for the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790327677247,"sku":"GLO-WIN-WHITED-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-white-dragon.jpg?v=1792207299"},{"product_id":"jewel-orchid-ludisia-discolor","title":"Jewel Orchid - Ludisia discolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewel Orchid (\u003cem\u003eLudisia discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is a ground-dwelling orchid grown for its foliage rather than its flowers: near black to copper-gold leaves with red undersides, on fleshy stems with pinkish-white markings. It stays low, with foliage usually around 20cm tall, and in the right conditions it sends up delicate white flower spikes that last for up to a month. It is a shade-loving plant for tropical gardens and for indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewelled foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic, patterned leaves in near black to copper-gold, with red undersides, add colour without a single flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate white flowers on long stems last for up to a month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants filtered light rather than direct sun, so it suits the spots where other flowering plants will not grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, humid, sheltered rooms such as bathrooms suit it, and it adds depth to a grouping of green foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShallow roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow pot or hanging basket is enough, so it fits tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a bright position with filtered light but no direct sun, such as a bathroom or a room with sheer curtains. It does best where the air is warm and humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-free gardens, tuck it under a shaded canopy or a tree fern, where the forest floor conditions it enjoys are easy to copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow pots and hanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the roots are shallow, a wide, shallow pot or a hanging basket suits it better than a deep one. Space plants about 25cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jewel Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, never direct sun. In temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, increase the shade and humidity. It comes from the forest floor of South East Asia, so outdoors it suits frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, and indoors it suits any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well draining mix: chunky orchid bark combined with potting mix is recommended. Use a shallow pot, because the roots are shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the mix dry out between waterings, which is the most important rule, because constantly wet roots rot. Feed with a dilute orchid fertiliser once a fortnight while the plant is growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Cut spent flower spikes off at the base when the blooms fade, and remove any dead leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Jewel Orchid as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube is a small start, and jewel orchids build up gradually. Keep it warm and humid after arrival, out of direct sun, and give it time: the foliage fills out and flowers come once the plant has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is grown for us and is not always on the shelf. A tube marked on backorder means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eOrchid care and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need bright light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs filtered light but not direct sun. A bright room with a sheer curtain, or the shade of a tree outdoors, is ideal. Direct sun scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the mix to dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly. Overwatering is the main cause of failure. In warm weather and when growing, feed with a dilute orchid fertiliser once a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. Warm, humid, sheltered conditions and good filtered light may be rewarded with long white flower spikes that last up to a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790855733567,"sku":"LUD-DIS-tube","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/jewel-orchid-ludisia-discolor.jpg?v=1792209519"},{"product_id":"purple-haze-native-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata-purple-haze","title":"Purple Haze Native Orchid - Spathoglottis plicata 'Purple Haze'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Haze Native Orchid (\u003cem\u003eSpathoglottis plicata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Haze') is a tropical ground orchid that multiplies into lush clumps of pleated green leaves, 30 to 60cm high and about 30cm wide. Vibrant purple flowers open year round in warm climates, and in spring and summer in cooler parts of Australia. It grows naturally in the rainforests of North Queensland and across the Pacific islands, and it is an easy-care orchid for garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich purple blooms appear year round in warm climates, and in spring and summer further south.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real orchid for the garden bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many orchids it grows in the ground, with no mounting or bark needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forms lush clumps.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant multiplies on its own, so the leafy display thickens from year to year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, pots or indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits garden beds, containers outside and pots indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to divide.\u003c\/strong\u003e When a clump gets too big, you can separate the bulbs and plant them elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical borders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in drifts for a lush, flowery edge in subtropical and tropical gardens, in dappled shade or a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoist sunny spots and pond margins.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it grows in seasonally flooded, moist soils, on creek banks and near ponds. In gardens it likes regular water and free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container on a patio or balcony, or a pot inside a bright room, brings tropical colour to small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Haze Native Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in a frost free spot that enjoys humidity. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens, and in cooler regions it is best in a pot that can be sheltered from frost. The more sun the plant has, the more water it needs to flower well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free-draining soil. A garden bed enriched with compost works well, and in pots use a quality potting mix. Mulch after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. For longest flowering and lush new growth, provide extra water during dry periods and feed with a diluted fertiliser monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed beyond removing dead leaves and finished flower stems. If clumps become too large, dig the plants up and gently separate the bulbs to plant elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Haze Native Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small clump of leaves and starts to flower as it settles in. Plant it in free-draining soil and keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. A tube on backorder just means the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse our tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eOrchid care for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear round in warm climates, and in spring and summer in cooler parts of Australia. Extra water in dry spells and a monthly diluted feed keep the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It needs a frost free position and enjoys humidity, so in cooler regions grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I divide a crowded clump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig the plants up and gently separate the bulbs, then replant them elsewhere. Do it when the clump is overcrowded and fresh growth is starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790885912895,"sku":"SPA-PLI-PURPLE-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-haze-native-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata-purple-haze.jpg?v=1792211656"},{"product_id":"purple-passion-native-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata-purple-passion","title":"Purple Passion Native Orchid - Spathoglottis plicata 'Purple Passion'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Passion Native Orchid (\u003cem\u003eSpathoglottis plicata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Passion') is the tall, vigorous one of the family, reaching 60 to 90cm high and 30 to 60cm wide. Vibrant purple flowers with a gold eye open year round in warm climates and in spring and summer in cooler parts of Australia, and each flowering lasts for up to six weeks. It is a tropical ground orchid from North Queensland rainforests, easy to grow in a shady border, a moist sunny spot or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple with a gold eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vivid purple flowers carry a little pop of gold in the centre, which makes them easy to spot across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flowering lasts up to six weeks, with multiple orchid blooms open at once on tall stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger and more vigorous.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is taller and stronger than the other varieties, so it holds its own at the back of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers even in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms open in shade, and young tubestock plants can flower too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiplies into clumps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy clumps spread and thicken, and you can divide them when they become crowded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in drifts for a lush border of tall purple spikes. It brightens the shade under trees and beside walls in frost free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoist sunny spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it grows in seasonally flooded soils, creek banks and near pond margins. In gardens it likes regular water and free-draining soil in sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container gives it room to clump, and the height suits a balcony or a verandah. It also copes inside in a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Passion Native Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in a frost free spot that enjoys humidity. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens, and in cooler regions it is best in a pot that can be sheltered from frost. The more sun the plant has, the more water it needs to flower well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free-draining soil enriched with compost, or in a quality potting mix in containers. Mulch after planting to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. For the longest flowering and lush new growth, add water in dry periods and feed monthly with a diluted fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove finished flower stems and dead leaves. If clumps become too large, dig the plants up and gently separate the bulbs to plant elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Passion Native Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small clump of leaves and, as with the other varieties, can flower even at tubestock size. Plant it in free-draining soil and keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us by our grower, who is not always able to fill it. If it shows as on backorder, the notify button on the page will email you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eOrchid care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 60 to 90cm in flower, and 30 to 60cm wide. That makes it taller and more vigorous than Purple Haze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it flowers in shade, though the more sun the plant gets, the more water it needs to flower well. A bright, part-shaded spot with regular moisture is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a frost free position and enjoys humidity. In cooler regions grow it in a pot, expect flowers in spring and summer, and shelter it from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790886043967,"sku":"SPA-PLI-PURPLE-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-passion-native-orchid-spathoglottis-plicata-purple-passion.jpg?v=1792211661"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Pink-Spathoglottis-Orchid-Spathoglottis-plicata_670663a2.jpg?v=1794658896","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/orchids.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}