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The3birds 08-24-2011 04:00 PM

Terrestrial orchids
 
I bought a terrestrial orchid (cringe) from Lowes, and it bloomed really well the first year. It had a tag with it and I kept it with the plant when I put it in the ground, but I couldn't find it to get the name. It has broad oblong leaves and the flowers bloom from the top of the stalk. My question is how do I get the darn thing to bloom again. It has copious leaves but isn't blooming. Any suggestions would be great.

Wjs2nd 08-24-2011 05:53 PM

What do you mean, "put it in the ground"? What was it in before? What kind of weather condition do you have? Any pictures?

jaxorchidman 08-24-2011 09:00 PM

I know Lowe's carries some Spathoglottis hybrids here and there. Treat them like phaius orchids. Keep them in bright shade and lots of water. It should bloom fairly often if given the proper culture. Pics would help and also what conditions you have it in.

Junebug 08-24-2011 09:52 PM

I'll never try growing a Spathoglottis in the ground again. TS Fay gave my 'Grapette' a good beating and nearly drowned her and then the garden snails took care of what was left. That was a bummer!

glengary54 08-24-2011 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The3birds (Post 430904)
I bought a terrestrial orchid (cringe) from Lowes

A picture would really help us to figure out, at least, what genus it belongs to and if we knew what part of the country or zone you lived in we would have a better idea as to how to advise you.

Otis226 08-24-2011 11:31 PM

If you are talking about Spathoglottis plicata, I have several sunk in the ground in their pots on the east side of my house and they're all starting to rebloom now. They were bought in bloom back in May. They are tropical terrestrials so I'll pull the pots up in winter and bring 'em in for the few weeks we get cold weather. You can check out pics of them online to see if that's what you've got.
Best,
Tony

Paul Mc 08-25-2011 07:34 AM

Yes, pictures would be a huge help in finding out what family it belongs in. There are many terrestrial orchids. I have several in the ground here in Missouri.

The3birds 08-25-2011 10:12 AM

Terrestrial orchids
 
I didn't think to tell you where I was. I am in zone 10 south Florida. I have Spathoglottis, but this orchid it not that. A picture would help and I will endeavor to provide one. When I said I put it in the ground I took it out of its pot and planted like a normal plant. The leaves look like a Bletilla, but the flowers do not. This is the best I can do for now.

glengary54 08-25-2011 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The3birds (Post 431120)
I didn't think to tell you where I was. I am in zone 10 south Florida. I have Spathoglottis, but this orchid it not that. A picture would help and I will endeavor to provide one. When I said I put it in the ground I took it out of its pot and planted like a normal plant. The leaves look like a Bletilla, but the flowers do not. This is the best I can do for now.

Can't wait to see the pictures. The only terrestrials that I have ever seen at Lowes or Home Depot have been Spathoglottis or Phaius. I do know that they have both carried Bletilla corms in the past. I do love a mystery.

The3birds 08-25-2011 12:55 PM

Oh man am I dumb
 
OK it is a Spathoglottis, I got my orchids confused (not hard for me to do). So how do I get it to bloom again for me in south Florida.


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