Species Orchid, Ground Orchid, Large Purple Orchid, Pleated Leaf Spathoglottis
Spathoglottisplicata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Spathoglottis (spath-oh-GLOT-tiss)
Species: plicata (ply-KAY-tuh)

Synonym:Bletia angustifolia

Synonym:Calanthe poilanei

Synonym:Paxtonia rosea

Synonym:Spathoglottis angustifolia

Synonym:Spathoglottis daenikeri

Category

Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds