Potato Orchid (Gastrodia Sesamoides) is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae family with expert care difficulty. It requires low watering and full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Gastrodia sesamoides is a leafless, terrestrial, saprophytic orchid found in Australia and New Zealand, notable for its lack of chlorophyll and potato-like tubers.
Potato Orchid
Gastrodia Sesamoides
Gastrodia sesamoides is a leafless, terrestrial, saprophytic orchid found in Australia and New Zealand, notable for its lack of chlorophyll and potato-like tubers.
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