Thanks, Bob. Jay's is my customary first web reference for species. Great
resource, ain't it? Just don't use it with IE. It loads much faster with
Netscape and Mac OS X's Safari.

From: "Bob Walsh"
Organization: AT&T Broadband
Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids,rec.gardens
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 03:46:11 GMT
Subject: Habenaria radiata

Mark,

A picture may be found at:
http://www.orchidspecies.com/indexfghijkl.htm#sec8

Culture information also but it doesn't compare to that posted by paghat the
ratgirl.

Bob


"Mark Prout" wrote in message
...
I have received six tubers of this terrestrial orchid native to Japan
where
it is known as the Egret Orchid. It is also known taxonomically as
pecteilis
radiata.

Do any of you have experience growing these? I've found only two
references
to culture on the web. One grower reported limited success growing in
sphagnum. Another site said part to full sun in well-drained, acidic soil
kept moist until after flowering is completed and the plants go dormant.
Any
other suggestions for success?

Except for Bletilla striata, I grow all my orchids in pots and in the
winter, indoors.