🌸 Ground Orchids
Spathoglottis plicata
A hardy, terrestrial orchid with upright pleated foliage and long-lasting flower spikes in shades of purple, pink, yellow, or white. Unlike most orchids, ground orchids thrive in garden beds and are well suited to South Florida’s heat and humidity.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Southeast Asia
☀️ Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
💧 Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
📏 Size: 2–3 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through Fall (often year-round in warm conditions)
🪴 Landscape Use: Borders, mass plantings, tropical beds, containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant ground orchids in well-drained soil enriched with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to support healthy roots and continuous flowering in the landscape.