Botanical Name: Bletilla striata
Common Name: Chinese Ground Orchid Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping grasslike orchid with few leaves – grows from a tuberous root which persists through the winter months while the foliage dies back Height to 2' Spread to 1' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor partial shade preferred Soil needs a well-amended soil rich in humus Hardiness Hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptical, to 10" long with heavy parallel vein patterns showing on both sides – 3 to 6 leaves per plant per year Flowers spikes of cattleya-like orchid flowers lavender to pink with splotches of white – forms spikes about 12" long in mid spring Fruit narrow 3-valved capsule Propagation: division Usage: small specimen plant for containers or shaded beds, good for small-scale landscapes, tropical or forest-style plantings Landscape Care: Watering takes average water – not drought tolerant Fertilizing half-strength balance fertilizer in spring before flowering Pruning remove dead leaves and flower stalk when spent Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other blooms best when crowded Origin: China Family: Orchidaceae Notes: |
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