Indian crocus
Pleione spp.
Also known as
Orchid
Coelogyne cristata-BSI-1-yercaud-salem-India by Yercaud-elango (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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Indian crocus Overview
This small genus of deciduous terrestrial, sometimes epiphytic or lithophytic (grow on rocks) miniature orchids in the Orchidaceae family are native to the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia where they are found in mountain and foothill habitats. They are popular in cultivation and, because of their diminutive size, are commonly called windowsill orchids. They can also be grown outside in a sheltered, shady position.
Common problems with Indian crocus
How to propagate Indian crocus
Division
Propagate by division of tubers where possible.
Tubers
Other uses of Indian crocus
Grown for their beautiful and unusual flowers.
