During our usual grocery shopping, I chanced upon the weirdest looking tiny Orchids. Well naturally I avoided Orchids, although there are some fragrant species and thrives in tropical climate, just that they seem 'too clingy' and high maintenance to me.
But this seem different; it has Pandanus-like leaves, bloom size an inch wide and whole plant 12-inch above the soil. It is grown in black soil instead of stones, bricks or charcoals. Looks as if its roots bulbous. There were 7 leaves' stem and another one stem with flowers. I wonder if it grows similar habit as Heliconia.
Giant hypermarket's trolley terribly worn out (Kelana Jaya), causing the poor plant to vibrant the whole time. Some petals fell off.
I'm calling it tiny Orchids for now until I could find its actual name. Cheers!
Well whadaya know? It's Ground Orchid or Boat Orchid (Spathoglottis Plicata), is the common species of Orchid that blooms year round. Fluted or pleated leaves emerge from round pseudo bulbs, which will multiply as the plant matures. Ground Orchids can be grown in pots, beds or borders. Experts advised regular watering but don't over-water. It requires good air circulation and humidity, in bright light but careful against prolonged direct sun. It will spread slowly and could bloom for 2 - 3 months.
Wow, did I mentioned about Orchids - high maintenance?
2 comments:
How is the Ground Orchids doing now?
Im still wondering why mine had not bloomed yet.
Me too still wondering why mine doesn't bloom. It planted on ground, see 'Orkid Pinang' (Aug'09 post).
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