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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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