that
Bletilla might not have been the best choice. many of the references that i have encountered since the purchase describe it as more of a moist soil than wet marginal plant, plus they also require a cold winter dormancy. however, i think that the
Spiranthes seems promising. did you check out those other plants i got in that box? there are some pretty cool ones.
i have started experimenting with a phrag. the planting description is right here:
http://hydrophytesblog.com/?p=115
this one is a
P. bessaea selection, 'St. Ouen'. i know a guy who breeds
Phragmipediums and he says that
bessaea and
longifolium cultivars grow in wet habitats out in nature and respond well to "semi-hydroponic" culture.
here is a picture from when i potted it up.
it still looks OK. i don't see much foliage devlopment, but the roots are growing.