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Spathoglottis plicata


Ground Orchid, Philippine Orchid




Origin:  Native to Southeast Asia, Australia and Hawaii.
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Spathoglottis
Species
plicata
Category
Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c
Temperature (°C)
4.4-10
Temperature (°F)
40-50
Height
60 cm
Spread
60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Landscape
Grows well in containers or used as mass planting, groundcover or as a specimen plant.
Cultivation
Prefers moist, rich soils and shade.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Naturally occurs in moist places in forest, grassland and swamps.
Leaf Description
The bright green leaf is 5-10 cm long, pleated with linear, parallel veins.
Flower Description
The purple flowers have 5 oval-shaped petals. They are slightly fragrant.
Fruit Description
Fruit is a 6-ribbed capsule.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Propagated by division.
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