{"product_id":"corybas-himalaicus","title":"Corybas himalaicus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eCorybas himalaicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small terrestrial orchid in the helmet orchid genus \u003cem data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eCorybas\u003c\/em\u003e, native to the eastern Himalayas and surrounding regions including Assam, western Sichuan and western Yunnan in China, and also recorded in Taiwan. It grows only a few centimeters tall with a single leaf positioned just below a solitary flower. Unlike many other orchids, this species lacks true petals; its flower is characterized by a large dorsal sepal that arches over the reproductive column and an oblong lip that extends beyond it, often with short spur-like structures at the base. The leaf is typically green with white nerves and the plant is usually found on moist, mossy ground or wet vertical rocks in shaded forested areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tc88\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eVery small terrestrial orchid, typically 4–5 cm tall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f9c0sy\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eone solitary leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eone solitary flower\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1adfvb0\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eNo petals\u003c\/strong\u003e; the flower is dominated by a large dorsal sepal forming a hood over the column. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yvsarm\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003elip is oblong\u003c\/strong\u003e and longer than the dorsal sepal, with short spur-like bases. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kh7tvs\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eLeaf is green with distinct white nerves and sits just under the flower. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5dovl0\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eNative to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eeastern Himalayas and nearby mountainous regions\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing on moss or moist rocks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ccuot\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eRare and distinctive among local orchids for its lack of petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"896\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4qzyk8\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003ecool, shaded environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with indirect light to mimic montane forest conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15xtx6u\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003ewell-draining, moisture-retentive substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e such as sphagnum moss mixed with leaf litter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ofu0a5\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eKeep the growing medium \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/strong\u003e but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8me5oz\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eEnsure \u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e with good air circulation to prevent rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3vne5\" data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eAvoid direct sunlight and strong heat; this species prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003ecooler temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rjwke1\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eSimulate \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003enatural seasonal changes\u003c\/strong\u003e with slight reductions in moisture after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52850133500275,"sku":"Corybas taliensis","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Corybashimalaicus.jpg?v=1775027807","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/corybas-himalaicus","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}