Spathoglottis plicata (Ground Orchid, Philippine Orchid)
Botanical Information
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Spathoglottis |
| Species | plicata |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Southeast Asia, Australia and Hawaii. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4.4-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40-50 |
| Height | 60 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Grows well in containers or used as mass planting, groundcover or as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated by division. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, rich soils and shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Naturally occurs in moist places in forest, grassland and swamps. |
| Leaf Description | The bright green leaf is 5-10 cm long, pleated with linear, parallel veins. |
| Flower Description | The purple flowers have 5 oval-shaped petals. They are slightly fragrant. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is a 6-ribbed capsule. |
Photographs
Spathoglottis plicata, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Spathoglottis plicata, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.