Also known as Grass-Leaf Wild Coco · Onion-Bulb Eulophia · Orchid
Chinese Crown Orchid (Eulophia graminea) is a terrestrial orchid native to Asia, featuring green, grass-like leaves and spikes of small, attractive flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light, similar to what it would receive under a canopy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow top inch of medium to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-draining orchid mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers daytime temperatures of 20-25°C and nighttime temperatures of 15-18°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with orchid fertilizer during the growing season, reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during active growth, allowing the potting medium to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period, keeping the pseudobulbs plump.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Remove spent flower spikes as they fade. Cut back any dead or yellowing leaves or pseudobulbs at the base of the plant. Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission.
Propagation is typically done by division. When the plant becomes overcrowded, carefully divide the pseudobulbs, ensuring each division has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Pot divisions into fresh orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Choose a well-draining orchid mix. Repot after flowering or at the beginning of the active growing season.
Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Chinese Crown Orchid (Eulophia graminea)
Where Chinese Crown Orchid (Eulophia graminea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Eulophia |
| Species | Eulophia graminea |
Similar in genus Eulophia
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