common bletilla
Also known as: hyacinth orchid
Forms a clump of ribbed, sword-shaped leaves, with erect stems bearing several pink, fragrant orchid-shaped flowers, to 5cm wide, opening in spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- common bletilla (Bletilla striata)
- Genus
- Bletilla
- Family
- Orchidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common bletilla
Distribution map
China to Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common bletilla
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common bletilla care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationDivide in early spring, when plant is large enough
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs may be troublesome
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