Yes, Spathoglottis is a genus of about 40 species of orchids that are considered terrestrial; in other words, it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. These ground orchids, ...

Here we are in the teeth of a very hot summer. Shade in the garden or landscape is a good thing to keep us cool though it can be challenging to find the right plants for the shade. Ground orchids are ...

The ground orchid (Spathoglottis plicata) is a terrestrial orchid, which is actually not how all orchids grow. Some orchids are epiphytic, which means they latch onto trees and do not need to be in ...

Q: There is a beautiful little bulb I’ve seen in catalogs called a Chinese ground orchid. Can it grow here? Chinese ground orchid or bletilla is one of the loveliest of the ground orchids in my ...

Many of the hardy orchids can be a challenge to grow, but Chinese ground orchid likely is the most effortless. The pleated green leaves arise from a pseudobulb in springtime with exquisite orchid ...

On Tuesday last week I woke up and I saw 8 degrees. My in-laws just went down to the tropics where you can experience some heat. My hope is for those tropical hideaways called greenhouses to go and ...

In the many micro climates of our island, wild orchids bloom year around like Spathoglottis plicata, commonly known as the Philippine ground orchid, and Arundina graminifolia, or bamboo orchid.

Orchids have long been favored among indoor gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts. Varying greatly from one species to the next, these captivating plants delight growers with their attractive foliage ...