ORCHIS TRIDENTATA "THREE-TOOTHED ORCHID" Origin: Mediterranean Europe Temperatures: Cold to warm growing terrestrial orchid Watering fertilizing: Regular watering and fertilizing during active growing season (fall to spring), keep tubers completely dry and in cool place when dormant (summer). Size: This listing is for 1 tuber, either dormant or in active growth. You?ll receive similar size tuber as pictured. General care: You are getting 1 European terrestrial orchid tuber, either dormant or starting to sprout. European terrestrial orchids have similar growing habit to commonly known Habenaria species, but in the different time of the year. European terrestrial orchids will be completely dormant for hot summer months. They start to sprout usually end of summer / beginning of the fall. They will grow actively during fall and winter with blooms appearing sometimes between spring to early summer. During its active growing season, new tuber or tubers should grow in the pot. Once plant is done blooming and growing, leaves start to yellow/brown and will fall off. Keep dormant tubers cool and dry till new sprouts appear. Grows great under cold to warm conditions, in bright light. As all terrestrial orchids, it must be grown potted. European terrestrials grow in soils rich in limestone, extra magnesium and calcium is recommended (MagiCal or dolomite powder). Best fertilizer for European terrestrials is ?Fish Mix?. Great plan for indoor growing on windowsills or greenhouses and outdoors in proper zones. ALL BLOOM PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY! WE DO NOT SHIP TO PO BOXES, HAWAII, ALASKA, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! The taxes we charge on merchandise are based on state and local tax laws and tax rates. The tax for an order depends on the delivery address. Where required, tax is also applied to the shipping and handling charges. Shipping cost includes packing and Handling. Combined shipping is $2.00 each additional orchid. IF NECESSARY, WE WILL ADD A HEAT PACK TO YOUR PACKAGE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY SHIPPING DELAYS, MISHANDLE OR LOST PACKAGES. WE ALWAYS DO OUR BEST TO SAFELY PACK AND SHIP HEALTHY STRONG PLANTS. PLEASE CONSIDER THE CONDITIONS, VALUE OF YOUR ORDER, AND CHOOSE THE SERVICE YOU TRUST THE MOST. FOR EXPENSIVE PIECES OR MULTIPLE ORCHIDS WE DO SUGGEST TO UPGRADE TO MORE COSTLY BUT SAFER OVERNIGHT SERVICES. SHIPPING INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER PERISHABLES. TRACK YOUR PACKAGES ONCE THEY ARE SHIPPED. CONTACT THE CARRIER IF YOUR PACKAGE IS DELAYED OR NOT MOVING - IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO TRACE AND CALL THE CARRIER IF THERE IS AN ISSUE.