Waxlip Orchid (Glossodia Major) is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Glossodia major is a terrestrial orchid endemic to eastern Australia, known for its striking purple to mauve flowers and a single hairy leaf.
Waxlip Orchid
Glossodia Major
Glossodia major is a terrestrial orchid endemic to eastern Australia, known for its striking purple to mauve flowers and a single hairy leaf.
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