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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect to partial direct sunlight; avoid harsh midday sun exposure to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use rainwater or distilled water to avoid mineral buildup
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate conditions; avoid extreme heat above 28°C and prolonged frost below -2°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of linear to lanceolate pale green leaves with smooth texture
- Flower: Loose terminal spikes bearing 10–40 pale pink to white flowers with curved spurs
- Stem: Slender upright green stem with 1–2 smaller clasping stem leaves
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid drying out completely during active growth
Fertilization
Diluted balanced orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Cease fertilization during autumn and winter dormancy to prevent root burn
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent mold and pest attractionPruning
- Deadhead spent flower spikes after blooming to redirect energy to root growth
- Remove yellowing basal leaves in early spring to improve airflow
- Divide overcrowded clumps every 3–4 years in autumn to maintain plant health
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No recorded toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wild garden plant; used in native pollinator habitats
