Gp. Micro Burst 'October Fest' in spike or bloom 2-3 gallon pot are now about 20-30 inches high with at least 2-3 flower spikes open or budded. This hybrid (Gs. pulchra x Phaius. tankervilleae) is a nice improvement on the Nun's Orchid, Phaius. tankervilleae. Whereas the Nun's orchid is lavender and hangs down like a nun's habit, these flowers stand straight. The addition to a yellow green and red lip to the color makes it stand out in any garden. They will be shipped potted. If because of the increased USPS shipping charges, and we have to ship bare root, we will contact you before shipping for our approval. Shipping one plant is now over $30 to the west coast. All plants are beginning to spike early this year with 2-3 spikes per plant and more may develop. They like a shady spot but can take high light for about 4 hours each day and will reward with many flowers every year. They normally flower in Florida in April and May. Flowers only grow once on each new growth and the old growth dies off as new growth expands. As old leaves begin to look bad cut them off. It is the natural growth pattern for the plant. These plants are too large to ship. Wikipedia says after flowers die the cane can be cut and placed flat. New plants can grow from the old cane. Several customers have had good success with this tehnique.