Also known as Auricled Twayblade Listera
Auricled Twayblade (Neottia auriculata) is a terrestrial orchid found in boreal forests, featuring a pair of basal leaves and a slender flower spike with small, greenish
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Filtered or partial shade
25% intensity
Bright, indirect light is ideal; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Consistent moisture during growth, reduced during dormancy
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions; allow slight drying in winter.
Calcareous, Humus-rich, Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers daytime temperatures between 15-24°C and nighttime temperatures around 10-13°C. Avoid extreme heat.
Minimal
10% intensity
Use a very dilute orchid fertilizer sparingly during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged, particularly during the active growing season. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Overwatering is a common cause of root rot in this species.
Pruning is generally not necessary for Auricled Twayblade. Remove any dead or senescent leaves or flower stalks at the base using a clean, sharp tool to maintain plant health and prevent disease.
Propagation is primarily achieved through division of established clumps during repotting. This orchid is also naturally propagated by seeds, though germination is slow and requires symbiotic fungal associations, making artificial propagation challenging.
Repot Neottia auriculata every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as a blend of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss.
Repotting is best done after flowering, when the plant is entering its resting phase.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Auricled Twayblade (Neottia auriculata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Neottia |
| Species | Neottia auriculata |
Similar in genus Neottia
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