Also known as Philippines Orchid
Bamboo Orchid (Arundina graminifolia) is an epiphytic orchid with bamboo-like stems, producing vibrant pink to purple flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct, hot sun
Keep consistently moist, reduce in winter
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Well-draining orchid mix
50% intensity
Warm to intermediate
50% intensity
18-25°C during day, 10-15°C at night
Regular feeding during growth
50% intensity
Use diluted orchid fertilizer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the potting mix consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil begins to dry out.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant season, but never allow the plant to completely dry out. Avoid letting water stand in the saucer.
Remove spent flower spikes at their base. Trim any dead, yellowing, or damaged leaves or pseudobulbs to maintain plant health and appearance.
Pruning encourages new growth and can help manage the plant's size if it becomes too large.
Bamboo Orchid can be propagated by division. Carefully divide overgrown clumps into smaller sections, ensuring each division has at least two or three pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Replant immediately into suitable orchid mix.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the potting medium begins to break down. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining orchid mix, typically bark-based, to provide good aeration for the roots.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bamboo Orchid (Arundina graminifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Arundina |
| Species | Arundina graminifolia |
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