{"product_id":"tainia-speciosa","title":"Tainia speciosa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"378\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eTainia speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e Blume is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"110\"\u003esmall to medium-sized terrestrial orchid\u003c\/strong\u003e in the family Orchidaceae. It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"172\"\u003epseudobulbous geophyte\u003c\/strong\u003e native from \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eThailand through western Malesia\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eThe plant develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eglossy, sheathed pseudobulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, each bearing a single attractive, pleated leaf. A basal flowering stem rises from the pseudobulb and can reach approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying several flowers. The flowers are relatively large for the plant, reported at around \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e10 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this one of the more showy species in the genus \u003cem data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eTainia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18add2d\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright filtered light to partial shade. Avoid strong midday direct sunlight, especially during hot weather.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o98m8o\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing medium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eevenly moist during active growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid keeping the roots constantly saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t9bodd\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an airy, well-draining orchid mix containing fine or medium bark, sphagnum, perlite or similar materials. The medium should retain moisture without becoming compacted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"49ye00\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity, around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, is beneficial. Good air circulation is important when humidity is high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18hbzsk\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm to intermediate conditions are suitable. A general range of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e18–28°C (65–82°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e works well, with slightly cooler nights preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jk56ks\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Flush the medium periodically with clean water to prevent fertilizer-salt accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1272d96\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, continuous airflow to keep the foliage and growing medium from remaining stagnant and overly wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxe6th\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with good drainage and avoid oversized containers. Because the pseudobulbs are relatively compact, a smaller pot is generally preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iew97t\" data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when the medium starts to break down or when new growth begins. Avoid unnecessary disturbance of the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2cnv86\" data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good filtered light, consistent moisture and active growth help encourage the long basal inflorescences and large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67043437379955,"sku":"Tainia speciosa","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/Tainiaspeciosa.jpg?v=1791261228","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/tainia-speciosa","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}