Chinese Ground Orchid
Chinese Ground Orchid are terrestrial orchids that are easy to grow and flower - buy your Chinese Ground orchids online from Tesselaar here.
Botanical name: Bletilla striata
Plant type: Rhizome
Flowering time: Spring.
Size (HxW): 30cm x 20cm
Depth and spacing: Plant your Chinese Ground Orchids 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: Plant in Full sun to semi shade.
Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growing period.
After flowering care: Let them die off naturally.