Bletilla striata — orchidé terrestre
A terrestrial orchid : the tuberlike storage organs (pseudobulbs forming strings with several nodes) have a short dormancy during the winter months and are susceptible to drying out. Early planting is recommended. Racemes with soft pink flowers appear in May. The plaited leaves stays green well into the autumn. Should be grown in heavily shaded wooded areas or in pots.
- Family :Orchidaceae
- Common name :orchidé terrestre
- Native to : Chine, Japon.
- Native climate :temperate maritime
- Colour :Pink
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade, shade
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-1), December (sem. 2-4)
Growth :March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-3)
Flowering :April (sem. 4-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2)