Bletilla striata - 2 bulbs p/pack

Bulb Name & Description Bletilla striata is a hardy, terrestrial orchid prized for its delicate, rosy-pink flowers with darker markings. Blooming in spring to early summer, it produces graceful spikes of orchid blooms above clumps of pleated, lance-shaped leaves. Common Name Chinese ground orchid Family Orchidaceae Level of difficulty Easy Indigenous No Edible No Natural Habitat Temperate regions of East Asia Planting time Early spring Mature height 30-45cm How to plant Choose a warm and sunny spot to plant the rhizomes just below the surface, leaving the pseudobulb slightly exposed and space them 30cm apart. Give a deep watering to help the soil settle. Flowering time Late spring to early summer Further Care Mulch with compost and water every 2-3 days in pots. Less frequently if planted in the ground. Disclaimer Toxic. Not for consumption. Keep away from children and pets. Namakua is committed to serving gardeners and reserves the right to apply stock limits where necessary, without prior notice.