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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers open meadow light conditions, avoiding intense midday sun in hot regions
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate temperatures; tolerates light frost during winter dormancy
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of linear to lanceolate pale green leaves with smooth texture
- Flower: Dense terminal spike of small brownish-purple to greenish flowers with a bug-shaped lip
- Stem: Slender upright green stem with a few small stem leaves near the base
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain even soil moisture during active growth
Fertilization
Diluted orchid feed every 2 weeks. Use a balanced, low-nitrogen orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength
Eggshell powder topdress：Sprinkle a thin layer of crushed, dried eggshell powder around the base to boost soil alkalinity; avoid direct contact with delicate rootsPruning
- Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to redirect energy to root and bulb growth
- Trim yellowing basal leaves in early spring to improve airflow
- Clear dead foliage in late autumn to reduce fungal disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental meadow plant; supports native pollinators like bees and butterflies
