Spathoglottis plica (Large Purple Orchid, Ground Orchid, Boat Orchid, Phillippine Orchid)
Botanical Information
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Spathoglottis |
| Species | plica |
| Category | Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | above 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 |
| Height | 30-45 cm |
| Spread | 7-15 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | They like high light. They also appreciate a fair amount of humidity; 60-70% is ideal. Let them dry out a fair amount between waterings. |
| Notable Specimens | Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, Luang Prabang, Laos. |
| Habitat | Tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific including Tonga and Samoa. |
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