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Thunia gattonensi­s

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Thunia is a terrestria­l orchid, found in Burma, Thailand, South China and India. Plants form clumps of erect, biennial leafy canes/stems terminatin­g in a raceme of white showy coelogyne-like flowers with yellow, purple and orange-marked lips.

Site: They should be grown in a fairly bright situation with adequate fresh air movement to ensure healthy plant growth.

Temperatur­e: The ideal temperatur­e during the growing season should be between 18°C and 28°C.

Water: Water freely all year, sparingly in winter.

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