Showy Orchid
About Showy Orchid
Showy orchid is a native wildflower found in Canada south to eastern and central USA. The plant produces 2 leaves through fall and in spring clusters of pinkish-lavender and white mildly fragrant flowers up to 1.5 inches long. They are pollinated by bumblebees.
Taxonomy
Galearis spectabilis
Galearis
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
showy orchis, purple-hooded orchis and two-leaved orchis
How to care for Showy Orchid
How often to water your Showy Orchid
every 9
Showy Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Showy Orchid in your home
a window
Showy 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 Showy 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 Showy Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Showy Orchid
Showy Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.