common bletilla

How to Grow and Care for common bletilla

common bletilla · Bletilla striata
Also known as: hyacinth orchid

Under glass, grow in loamed-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould, in bright filtered or bright indirect light. In summer water freely, applying a quarter strength balanced liquid fertiliser at every third watering. Keep dry in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing common bletilla

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Under glass, grow in loamed-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould, in bright filtered or bright indirect light. In summer water freely, applying a quarter strength balanced liquid fertiliser at every third watering. Keep dry in winter

How to Water common bletilla?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for common bletilla?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for common bletilla?

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What Soil Is Best for common bletilla?

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Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for common bletilla?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize common bletilla?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune common bletilla?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate common bletilla?

Divide in early spring, when plant is large enough

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How to Transplant common bletilla?

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How to Care for common bletilla in Winter?

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How to Plant common bletilla?

Under glass, grow in loamed-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould, in bright filtered or bright indirect light. In summer water freely, applying a quarter strength balanced liquid fertiliser at every third watering. Keep dry in winter

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How to Repot common bletilla?

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How to Harvest common bletilla?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs may be troublesome

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The Toxicity of common bletilla

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Attributes of common bletilla

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginChina to Japan

Scientific Classification

Species
Bletilla striata
Genus
Bletilla
Family
Orchidaceae
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