Orchid, Ground Orchid, Clawed Spathoglottis 'Grapette'

Spathoglottisunguiculata

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Spathoglottis (spath-oh-GLOT-tiss)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Limodorum unguiculatum
Spathoglottis breviscapa
Spathoglottis schinziana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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neutral
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negative
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mid central, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2012 | positive

i bought a small pot of this at lowe's last summer and put it in the ground in a fairly protected area. we had a milder than normal wint...Read More

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