Nun's Orchid; my guide to Davegarden! I purchased this plant last summer, the friendly nurserymen referred me to Davesgarden website for more information. This orchid does well in my shady area outdoors from late spring until late fall here on my 7-8

Phaius grow into a 3 ft tall plant with lance-shaped leaves that emerge from a pseudobulb. The flower spikes are up to 3-4 ft tall and bear lots of reddish-brown to pinky-yellow or white flowers (white nuns orchid, Phaius tankervilliae Alba).

Home Blog About Orchids Growing Orchids for Beginners Caring for Orchids Types of Orchids Repotting Orchids Orchid Propagation Orchid Disease Phaius tancarvilleae , the Nun Orchid, is a very showy terrestrial orchid, and it's pretty easy to grow, too.