Dragon's Mouth
About Dragon's Mouth
Dragon's Mouth Orchid is a perennial herbaceous wildflower in the orchid family that is native from Canada south to the Carolinas. It prefers boggy sites, swamps, wet meadows and especially sphagnum bogs. The plant is named for the fountain nymph Arethusa and the flower suggests an animal's open mouth. Transplanting this orchid from the wild is rarely successful and they are generally not sold commercially.
Taxonomy
Arethusa bulbosa
Arethusa
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Dragon's mouth, dragon's mouth orchid, Arethusa and Aret
How to care for Dragon's Mouth
Water
How often to water your Dragon's Mouth
every 9
Dragon's Mouth needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Edmond, Oklahoma
51% Low
Finding light for Dragon's Mouth in your home
a window
Dragon's Mouth love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Edmond, Oklahoma ā .
Dragon's Mouth does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dragon's Mouth
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dragon's Mouth after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dragon's Mouth is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Dragon's Mouth prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dragon's Mouth requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dragon's Mouth does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Dragon's Mouth grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dragon's Mouth can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Dragon's Mouth
Dragon's Mouth
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Edmond, Oklahoma, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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