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Peacock Orchid 411
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Coelogyneae Subtribe: Coelogyninae Genus: Pleione Family Iridaceae Genus: Gladiolus Species: Gladiolus callianthus Peacock orchids,or Gladiolus callianthus, hold true to their name. They yield beautiful hooded white flowers that flare out with maroon blotches, much like a peacock's feathers, and emit a delightful fragrance. They were previously called Acidanthera bicolor, Acidanthera murielae, Abyssinian Sword Lily, Abyssinian Star, or Fragrant Gladiolus. Origin: Originally found in East Africa. Flowering Season: The peacock orchid begins to bloom in mid-summer to fall. Plant size: On average, 60cm in height and 20-30cm in width. Multiplication speed: Approximately 20 weeks are needed to flower. Thick clumps are formed in 3-4 years. Lighting: Sunlight or light shade are both acceptable. Uses: They are used as cut flowers, garden fragrance, attractive foliage, beds, borders, etc. Water Requirements: A well drained, brittle soil is ideal. Natural rainfall is adequate, but water should be supplemented during dry spells. Fertilizers: Dig ground over with animal compost or a commercial product before planting. Lifting and storage: The peacock orchid can be left in the ground to form abundant clumps, or be lifted and stored in late autumn in a dry, airy place until replanting in winter or spring. All lifted corms must be dried quickly to avoid rotting. Pests: None. Temperature: Peacock orchids thrive in warmer climates. Peacock orchids are a small group of beautiful, mainly terrestrial, but at times epiphytic or lithophytic miniature orchids. This genus of orchids was named after Pleione, the mother of the Pleiades in Greek mythology and it comprises of about 20 species. Peacock orchids are distributed in the mountains and foothills of the Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and China. They can adapt well to cold temperatures and even frost but a few prefer a warm climate. They grow in well-drained habitats and on rocks covered with moss at an altitude between 600 to 4200 meters. Peacock orchids have a large, spongy, globular or ampliform pseudo-bulbs that are narrowed at the apex. A pseudo-bulb is active only for one year and they drop off before winter. The pseudo-bulb remains dormant till a new one starts to develop. The flowers originate from the top of the pseudo-bulb. Peacock orchids can easily be grown by a layman, being easy to propagate which makes them among the most popular orchids. They are quite in demand for hybridization. Resources
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