
PHAIUS GRANDIFOLIUS 
THE NUN ORCHID 
This charming evergreen terrestrial Orchid was introduced from Tropical Asia 
in the days of the Clipper Ships in the 1800's. It is easily grown with or without a 
greenhouse. It flowers in mid-winter (Jan. thru March). The flower spikes are 
erect coming from the base of the ovate pseudobulbs and may attain a height of 4 feet 
on well grown plants. The flower clusters have individual flowers from 2% to 3” 
across. [The sepals and petals are white on the outer side and bronze on the inside. 
Hence, the name of Nun Orchid. The lip ts veined with a crimson-purple and the 
throat is whitish with yellow. They make attractive corsages or are very decorative 
for the home. 
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