PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial shade to dappled sunlight; tolerates full sun in cool, consistently wet climates
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; avoid drying out completely during active growth
Temperature
Hardy to 0°C; avoid prolonged temperatures above 28°C to prevent heat stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Lanceolate, bright green, alternate along stem, up to 15 cm long
- Flower: Pink to purplish-brown, hooded lip, clustered in terminal racemes
- Stem: Erect, smooth green stem with sheathing leaf bases
Care Guide
Watering
Keep substrate saturated but not waterlogged to mimic natural bog habitat
Fertilization
Diluted balanced orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Cease fertilizing in autumn when above-ground growth slows
Banana peel compost tea：Fully compost banana peels, dilute 1:20 with water, and apply as a root drench to support flower developmentPruning
- Remove spent flower spikes at the base after blooming to redirect energy to root growth
- Trim yellowing or damaged leaves at the stem base to prevent fungal spread
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve air circulation and reduce competition
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No known toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wetland garden plant; occasional cut flower
