Description
Spathoglottis plicata or Ground orchid, native of South-eastern Asia to the Philippines, is the common species of Orchid which blooms round the year.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground Orchid, Spathoglottis Plicata (Purple) - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
This easily grown terrestrial herb has pretty, arching broad leaves with prominent parallel veins and a few or large cluster of small flowers at the end of a long stalk as tall as 1 metre arising from a basal leaf axil.
The leaves emerge from round pseudo bulbs that become increasingly multiple and larger as the orchid matures.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Ground Orchid |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2 feet. |
| Flower Colour | White, Violet/Lavender, Light pink, Orange-Yellow. |
| Bloom Time | Round the year. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
Ground Orchid care
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade. |
| Watering | Water thoroughly, then allow the surface and top layer of the planting media to dry out before you water it again. |
| Soil | Orchid mixes or a combination of orchid mix and soil-less potting mix for general potted plants. |
| Temperature | They like to live in the high 80s during the day and no cooler than 50 F. (10 C.) at night. |
| Fertilizer | Fertilize the orchid with a reduced-strength 20-20-20 fertilizer tablet once a month by inserting it about 6 inches deep in the center of the growing medium. |
Ground Orchid uses
Ornamental Use:
- Ground Orchids can do well in your flower beds almost year round
- Ground orchids can be grown as potted plants