Nun's Ground Orchid G054 Flowering Plant - Phaius Grandifolius

Phaius grandifolius, also called the Nun’s Hood Orchid or Swamp Orchid, is a striking, easy-to-grow orchid with large reddish-brown, ivory, and pink-tipped flowers. Native to tropical Asia and Oceania, this orchid is prized for its bold foliage and fragrant blooms. Perfect for gardens, shaded areas, and collectors who want rare orchids in their collection. Available to buy orchids online at Garden Shoppy – India’s trusted online plant store.

🌞 Growing & Care Guide for Phaius grandifolius (Common Names: Nun’s Hood Orchid, Swamp Orchid, Phaius tankervilleae var. tankervilleae)

☀️ Sunlight & Soil

• Prefers bright, indirect light (east or west-facing window is ideal)

• Avoid harsh direct sun to prevent leaf scorch

• Grows best in well-draining orchid mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite

💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist year-round

• Allow top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Reduce watering in winter dormancy

• Water in the morning to avoid leaf rot

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed with balanced orchid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks in growing season

• Dilute to half-strength for best results

• Reduce feeding during winter rest period

✂️ Pruning

• Remove yellow leaves and old flower spikes after blooms fade

• Pruning encourages new growth and maintains health

🍂 Mulching

• Use light organic mulch to keep root zone cool and moist

• Avoid thick mulch that holds excess water

🐛 Pest & Disease Control

• Common pests: spider mites, aphids, mealybugs

• Prevent fungal infections with good air circulation

• Avoid overwatering to reduce risk of root rot

🌱 Support for Young Plants

• Provide support for flower spikes to prevent bending

• Young plants should be repotted carefully after flowering

🍎 Harvesting

• Flowers bloom in spring with large, fragrant, reddish-brown and ivory-white petals with pink-tipped lips

• Each spike holds multiple long-lasting flowers

🍃 Thinning

• Divide clumps when overcrowded to promote airflow and stronger blooms

• Repot in spring when plant outgrows container

❄️ Winter Protection

• Prefers 15–21°C but can tolerate slightly higher temps with airflow

• Protect from frost by keeping indoors or in a greenhouse in colder climates

🌸 Advantages of Choosing Phaius grandifolius for Your Garden
✔️ Large, showy flowers with striking colors and fragrance
✔️ Easy to grow, suitable for beginners and collectors
✔️ Thrives in shaded, moist garden spots and pots
✔️ Adds tropical appeal to landscapes, naturalistic gardens, and indoor spaces
✔️ Rare orchid variety available to buy orchids online at Garden Shoppy – top online plant store in India 

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