Nervilia plicata
I ended up with seven Nervilia plicata (also from Phrao Orchids - pre-ordered).
I put them one to a pot in a very open potting soil - "Black Gold" cactus mix plus some large perlite, watered them, and stuck them under a dome. The tubers were barely covered.
All seven have sprouted, with growths ranging from 1/2" to 1" tall.
Looking forward to seeing how they do!
I like how variable the foliage is. My understanding is limited; I read where one grower says that the foliage on any individual plant can change dramatically from year to year.
I intend to keep the plants moist by leaving them under the dome. When the leaves dry up, I'll remove them from the dome and let them dry out. Then I'll water occasionally until I see sprouts again next year. Supposedly, they'll multiply fairly quickly in cultivation. We'll see!
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