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

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

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

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