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Posted by KerryQN VIC Aust (My Page) on

Fri, Mar 12, 04 at 15:49

I have recently obtained a bulb of this orchid, but there were no planting instructions. Does anyone know what type of potting medium they like and what depth to plant?
Thanks in advance.
KerryQN

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Posted by Liatris FraserCoast,Qld (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 13, 04 at 15:28

KerryQN, I really wouldn't pot it. It would much prefer to be mounted.

Pam

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Posted by TonyfromOz z10 NSW Aust (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 15, 04 at 5:43

Pam, I think you have been fooled by the name tongue orchid.

Serapias lingua has nothing to do with our native tongue orchid, Dockrillia linguiformis, aka Dendrobium linguiforme. It's a Mediterranean terrestrial orchid, with tubers.

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Posted by Liatris FraserCoast,Qld (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 15, 04 at 14:38

Ah, thanks Tony. KerryNQ, sorry for the wrong advice.

Pam

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