Also known as Bletilla · Hardy Orchid · Hyacinth Bletilla
Bletilla striata is a terrestrial orchid native to East Asia, admired for its attractive orchid flowers and ease of cultivation in suitable climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun. Avoid intense, direct afternoon sun.
Moderate during growth, reduced during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures during dormancy (around 5-10°C).
Moderate during growing season
50% intensity
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks; stop in late summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season (spring and summer), allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Remove spent flower stalks and any dead or damaged foliage as they appear. In late autumn, after the leaves have yellowed and died back, cut back the dead stems to about 2-3 cm above the soil line.
This helps maintain plant health and tidiness.
Propagation is typically done by division of the rhizomes in early spring, just as new growth begins. Separate the rhizomes carefully, ensuring each division has at least one growth bud.
Replant them at the same depth they were previously growing.
Repot Bletilla striata every 2-3 years, or when the rhizomes start to overcrowd the pot. The best time for repotting is in early spring before new growth emerges.
Use a well-draining orchid mix or a mixture of peat, perlite, and sand.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Bletilla |
| Species | Bletilla striata |
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