Holothrix is a genus of 55 orchid species in the Orchidaceae family. They are all found in Africa. They are mostly tuberous species that have minute flowers and one or two often hairy, round to oval leaves that grow flat on the ground. They usually flower during spring or summer but some do flower in autumn as well. Growing orchids from seed is a fairly specialized undertaking and it requires a bit of understanding of tissue culture techniques. If you have never grown orchids from seed we recommend that before attempting this you should first contact your local Orchid Society, or purchase a book on the subject, or both!

Holothrix secunda is a South African endemic species from Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. It is synonymously known as Orchis secunda and Tryphia major. Growing to 30 cm, it has two basal ovate fleshy leaves and creamy white flowers with a lip that has five spreading lobes. It flowers from winter to spring.