Home > Plant care and Growing Guides > Chinese Ground Orchid

Chinese Ground Orchid

Botanical name: Bletilla striata
Family: Orchidaceae
Plant type: Rhizome
Flowering time: Spring.
Size (HxW): 30cm x 20cm
Depth and spacing: Plant with the rhizome lying flat 5-10cm under the soil surface.
Watering: Water freely in summer but keep relatively dry during winter.
Frost tolerance: Hardy
Flowering time: Spring
Planting time: Winter till spring.
Soil: Well-drained, moist, humus rich soil.
Climate: Cool to Sub-Tropical
Aspect: Full sun to semi shade.
Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growing period.
After flowering care: Let them die off naturally.

Last Reviewed: 10/27/2004 2:47:49 PM
Keywords: Chinese Ground Orchid, plant care, garden care, garden tip, plant guide, garden guide, perennial, flower bulb, spring bulb