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5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


About Chinese ground orchid
This plant is a great addition to a partial shade area of the garden with moderate moisture and substantial organic matter in the soil. It likes moist (specifically medium moisture), rich (organically enriched) soil that is well-drained. Its size can be from 1-1.5 ft and spreads 0.5 to 1 feet with a height of 8-12 inches.
Taxonomy
Bletilla striata
Bletilla
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Chinese ground orchid and Hyacinth orchid

How to care for Chinese ground orchid
How often to water your Chinese ground orchid

every 9
Chinese ground orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Finding light for Chinese ground orchid in your home

a window
Chinese ground orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Chinese ground orchid

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese ground orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Chinese ground orchid
Chinese ground orchid
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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