Thelymitra — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Thelymitra recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Thelymitra longifolia
Thelymitra longifolia
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain and generally requires greenhouse protection. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Thelymitra pulchella
Thelymitra pulchella
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid.
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