Cremastra appendiculata Spotted/Speckled Foliage Plants a true Southern passalong collectable

a true Southern passalong collectable

3' tall clump of vertical green leaves topped

the old stalks can be cut to the ground or simply wait until the stalks break off naturally

It is readily pleased without pampering

In May-June

Cremastra appendiculata Spotted/Speckled Foliage Plants a true Southern passalong collectableThe Asian terrestrial orchid, Cremastra appendiculata has proven to be easy to grow as long as you give it humus rich, moist, but well drained organic soils. In appearance, it's like a giant version of our native cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor). The 1' long x 2" wide green leaves emerge in the fall and remain until April when they begin to go dormant as the flower spikes appear. The 1' tall flower spikes of Cremastra appendiculata are topped in