Of the principal terrestrials, Phaius should be planted in a compost of loam, 
sand, leaf-mould and dung—a little bonemeal seems to be appreciated. Growing 
naturally as it does in marshy country, it likes plenty of water, particularly in 
the summer time. In the cool period less water is necessary, but I never let the 
plant get very dry. 
Calanthe veratrifolia will grow in the same compost, but does not require 
quite so much water, although, like our Orchids generally, it is very adaptable 
to circumstances. 
With regard to the other ground Orchids, so long as you approximate to the 
conditions under which they grow naturally, no great difficulty should be experi- 
enced in growing and flowering them. 
