Ground Orchid Care || Potting Mix

In today's video I am going to discuss about One of the beautiful flower plant i.e. Ground Orchid.
Spathoglottis plicata, commonly known as the Philippine ground orchid, or large purple orchid is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with crowded pseudobulbs, three or four large, pleated leaves and up to forty resupinate, pink to purple flowers.
The sepals and petals are all similar to each other and are white, yellow, pink or purple. Species of Spathoglottis are found from eastern and south-eastern Asia to Australia and some Pacific Islands.
Ground orchid is a perennial orchid variety that grows in the soil. Contrary to this, regular orchids are epiphytes, meaning they absorb water and nutrients from air. Hence, ground orchids are similar in growing habits to terrestrial flowering herbs; whereas their flowers and leaves resemble plants belonging to the Orchidaceae family. They are best grown in containers for maintaining as houseplants, but can also be planted in garden beds and borders.
A unique feature about this flower is its ability to bloom for an extended period of time if the growth conditions are optimal. It blossoms in all seasons. This variety is available in shades of white, peach, pink, purple, yellow, and magenta. These flowers are of two types, Chinese (Bletilla hyacinthina) and Malayan (Spathoglottis plicata). The latter species is more popular in the floral industry, mainly because of its cold hardy nature and long blooming period.
The best planting site for this plant is a full sunlit area in colder regions and partially shaded place for warm climatic conditions. Accordingly, select an apt plantation site in your garden. If you are growing it in a container, then the location is not an issue. You can always move a potted plant from sunlight to shade and vice versa.
During the growing season, regular watering is a must to induce maximum flower development. Nevertheless, allow the top soil layer to dry between two watering sessions. Heavy watering will cause water logging of the soil. In nature, these plants thrive well in high humidity and moist soil.
During flowering season, remove dead stems and flowers to promote production of more flower buds.
When your ground orchids are well established and matured, you can consider propagating them by division method.
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[@tapaschakraborti2993]

Beautifully explained. Thanks a lot for the video.

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

You're welcome sir

[@tuhinsubhratripathi4827]

Thank you for this video, I can understand about the potting mix well

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

I am Glad that u liked my video

[@Indoorplantspropagation]

Wow! Good explanation.Thanks a lot.

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

I'm Glad it was helpful!

[@hobbitspot6998]

Very interesting presentation. Just purchased a few ground orchids. I used perlite in my mix.

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

Thanks for the Compliment 😊

[@gardeningwithgeetkumar]

Beautiful upload❤❤👍 liked ur video

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

Thanks a lot and continue watching my videos😍

[@sumitabiswas6434]

Thank you for the informative video. I have a query, before reporting the plant should I washed off the root ball's soil? Thanks.

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

No it is not needed as this plant likes root bound

[@sumitabiswas6434]

Thank you for your reply.

[@AleXxXceE]

flowering time ?

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

It usually blooms 3 times a year, i.e. winter, spring, summer, and the flowers lasts for 4-6weeks. So overall my orchids stays bloomed almost whole year

[@AleXxXceE]

@@Riyasdreamgarden21 oooh! WooW .. thats great.. i think i should buy one of this 💜 .. thnkx for the information

[@Riyasdreamgarden21]

@@AleXxXceE my pleasure that I could help you