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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect or dappled sunlight; avoid intense midday direct sun that may scorch foliage
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid allowing the growing medium to dry out completely during active growth
Temperature
Hardy to mild frost; prefers cool temperate growing conditions with winter dormancy periods
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear to lanceolate, pale green, basal rosette with 1–2 stem leaves
- Flower: Dense spike of 5–20 purple-pink blooms with distinctive greenish wing-like sepals
- Root: Tuberous, fleshy underground storage organs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering
Fertilization
Diluted orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth. Use a balanced, low-strength liquid fertilizer to avoid burning delicate roots
Composted eggshell tea：Steep crushed, baked eggshells in water for 3 days; dilute 1:20 for root drench to support healthy tuber development without causing nutrient burnPruning
- Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to redirect energy to underground tuber growth
- Trim yellowing basal leaves in late summer as the plant enters dormancy
- Avoid disturbing tubers during dormancy; handle with care when repotting in early spring
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No known toxicity to cats per ASPCA records
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden plant for temperate wildflower meadows or container displays
