- Botanical Name
- Bletilla striata
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant Type
- Rhizomatous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 20-40cm x 20-30cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant with the rhizome lying flat 5-10cm under the soil surface. Space 20-40cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade, away from the hot afternoon sun.In warmer climates, part shade is better. They also grow well in filtered light.
- Climate
- Cool to Sub Tropical
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, (this will take around four to six weeks of regular watering) then only if rainfall is low spring/summer during flowering. Keep relatively dry during winter dormancy.
- Fertiliser
- A slow release, general purpose fertiliser early spring. Or a liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks during flowering in pots.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to summer
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers to tidy. Allow foliage to die back before removing.
- Notes
- Suitable for potted planting. They tend to flower best after a cold winter. To pick, simply pull stems, they last well in a vase.
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