Name: Bamboo orchid
Latin Name: Arundina graminifolia
Plant Type: Tropical plant, zone 10-11
Blooming Time: Summer-Fall
Blossom Color: Colors from White to Pink to Purple
Height: The 4-6 inch leaves grow on stems that can reach in excess
of 8 feet tall when grown outdoors. Indoor plants typically reach four to six
feet in height.
Special Care Instructions:
When planting a
Bamboo Orchid outdoors, select a site that receives full sun for best flowering
results. The plant is adaptable to partial shade, but flowering will be
reduced. The Bamboo Orchid likes a perpetually moist soil, though it must be
free of standing water. For indoors growth, the Bamboo Orchid requires more
humidity than the typical home offers. This can be accomplished using an indoor
humidifier, vaporizer, or mister. You can also try setting the plant on a
humidity tray, which is essentially a low pan filled with ornamental rocks and
water. In addition to the humidity, regular watering is essential to keep the
soil moist.
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