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Thunia Gattonensis



A hybrid between Thunia majoriana and Thunia winniniana. It is a genus of deciduous orchids that produce strong canes in the spring and spend the winter as dormant canes. I had hoped that the dormant canes would tolerate low temperatures but the results were not good after the first winter. If I try again I will wrap the canes in paper and bring them into the house for a couple of months through winter.

Orchids.com say:

"Thunia Gattonensis is an orchid hybrid originated by Colman in 1917. It is a cross of Thu. majorensis x Thu. winniana."



7th August 2022



1st October 2022



References:
  • Orchids.com, https://www.orchids.org/grexes/thunia-gattonensis , accessed 13.01.2026.