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Epipactis
gigantea * Giant Stream Orchid, Giant Helleborine |
Giant Stream Orchid likes it moist. I have seen
Epipactis gigantea growing on a clump of soil in the middle of a stream
in full sun. The most robust group of plants was found in deep shade on a seep.
The Giant Helleborine
will grow with considerably less water, but Epipactis gigantea needs some and regularly.
The Giant Stream Orchid blooms in
mid to late spring. Epipactis gigantea goes dormant in the winter. I make divisions of my
plants at this time. Epipactis gigantea seems to prefer moving
water. Plants absolutely do better without chlorinated water.
You can get most of the chlorine out of your water by leaving it exposed
to the air for 24 hours or more. I fill my watering can as I
complete my watering so it can outgas the chlorine. Canada
Post has included this orchid in a collectable series of stamps
High resolution
images of Epipactis gigantea
are available.
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