Ideal Temperature for Chinese ground orchid

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Chinese ground orchid(Bletilla striata)
Chinese ground orchid(Bletilla striata)
Chinese ground orchid(Bletilla striata)

Signs of Cold in Chinese ground orchid

Symptoms

Chinese ground orchid tolerates cold well and flourishes optimally when temperatures exceed 65℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 60℉. If temperatures drop below 50℉, while winter changes might not be obvious, spring may see reduced or absent sprouting.

Solutions

In spring, remove any sections that did not sprout.

Signs of Heat in Chinese ground orchid

Symptoms

In summer, Chinese ground orchid should be kept below 75℉. When temperatures surpass 80℉, leaves may lighten, curl easily, suffer sunburn, and in severe cases, the whole plant might wilt and dry out.

Solutions

Remove any sun-damaged and desiccated portions. Relocate the plant to a spot shaded from midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade cloth. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.

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