Spathoglottis plicata,Spathoglottis Orchid, Ground Orchid
- Common name:
- Spathoglottis Orchid, Ground Orchid
- Category:
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Orchids, Groundcovers, Shrubs, Bamboos, Grasses & Grass like plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Flowers
- Flowering season:
- Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- Purple
- Foliage color:
- Green
- Plant Height or length:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Form:
- Spreading, Upright or Erect
- Special Character:
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- Good for Cut flowers
- Good for Hedges and Borders
- Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
- Suitable for road median planting
- Generally available in India in quantities of:
- Over hundreds
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Plant Description:
- - One orchid that grows like any other plant.
- Plants are almost grass like.
- They form thick clumps without any stems above the ground.
- Rosy purple flowers are borne on long stalks that rise above the foliage.
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Growing tips:
- - Plants grow just like regular plants.
- Will take full sunlight better in coastal climates.
- Like high humidity and constant moisture.
- Plants require well drained soils that will retain moisture.
- The hybrids are more delicate and shouls be grown in pots.
