General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Bletilla striata
  • Common Names- Terrestrial orchid
  • Spread- 12 inches**
  • Height- 24-36 inches**
  • Average Production- 30-35 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 365-700 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained soils, Rich
  • Soil Moisture- 25%
  • Soil pH- 6.2-6.5
  • Sun Requirements- Partial sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring (Late February or March)
  • Temperature range- 16-24 Celsius

Tips to Grow Chinese Ground Orchid

  1. Arrange good quality corms/corm like bulbs of Chinese ground orchid.
  2. The soil should be evenly moist, but not wet or soggy. It should be organically rich that drains well.
  3. Plant the corm like bulbs of Chinese ground orchid 4 inches deep .
  4. We can spread mulch lightly around the plants to retain moisture for better growth.
  5. Chinese ground orchids have a long vase-life. Harvest stems when one or two blooms are open. Plunge in a vase of fresh water. Replace the water daily,
  6. You can enjoy blooms year after year.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers