Purple Yellow Ground Orchid Live Plant - Spathoglottis Plicata in 4 Inch Pot

Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden or home with this Purple Yellow Ground Orchid, also known as Spathoglottis plicata. This terrestrial orchid is prized for its vibrant purple and yellow flowers that bloom on tall spikes above pleated, grass-like foliage. Unlike many orchids that require special care, the Ground Orchid is surprisingly easy to grow and can thrive outdoors in warm climates or as a potted specimen in cooler regions.

Its compact habit and colorful blooms make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as a striking accent in a shade garden. The Purple Yellow Ground Orchid adds a splash of exotic beauty wherever it is planted.

Plant Features

• Striking purple and yellow flowers on upright spikes
• Pleated, lance-shaped green leaves
• Terrestrial orchid that grows well in soil
• Long bloom season in favorable conditions
• Compact growth habit, suitable for containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Spathoglottis plicata
• Plant Type: Terrestrial orchid
• Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, rich, moist soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Clumping, upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Bloom Season: Spring to fall
• Mature Height: 1-2 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

When you receive your Ground Orchid, carefully remove it from its 4-inch pot and plant it in a location with well-draining soil. If planting in the garden, choose a spot that receives morning sun or dappled shade, as intense afternoon sun can scorch the leaves. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the pot, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting.

For container growing, use a quality potting mix that retains moisture but drains well. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering slightly in winter. Fertilize monthly with a balanced orchid fertilizer for best growth and blooming. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage new blooms. In cooler zones, bring containers indoors before the first frost.

What's Included

One Purple Yellow Ground Orchid live plant in a 4-inch pot.