Bletilla striata
CHINESE GROUND ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous orchid

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

Fertilising: Use a specialised orchid fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Bletilla striata
CHINESE GROUND ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous orchid

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: pot, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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