Blooming Spathoglottis - Orchid Board

Amandalee · #1 11-09-2009, 11:21 PM

Hello everyone,

Here are some blooming spathoglottis, that are growing in the flower bed in front of my house. I am not sure what group they are in, but they are a interesting ground orchid that does well in part sun here in central Florida. I think, I bought mine at Lowes and Wal-Mart. The yellow & pink ones came from Wal-Mart last year and the purple ones from Lowes earlier this year.

jim blanford · #2 11-09-2009, 11:28 PM

WOW!! Those are really nice, thanks.... Jim,

Leisurely · #3 11-10-2009, 05:48 PM

Very nice. I have Spath. kimberliana that I was hoping would bloom this year but it didn't quite make it. It was in a 4" pot when I bought it in the spring and it has graduated to a one gal. pot so maybe it will bloom next year. I saw those at Lowes and Home Depot when they were available and didn't buy any which was a mistake.

Did you amend the soil when you planted yours?

Angurek · #4 11-10-2009, 06:11 PM

The yellow/pink ones are my favorites. They have that "tropical" look.

Roger Horman · #5 12-06-2009, 03:50 PM

I was recently in Jacksonville, FL and purchased what I believe is Spathoglottis unguiculata from a Wal-Mart. Here are a couple of photos of the plant and blooms.
I'm looking for culture information, since I live in Virginia. I have a greenhouse, so I can maintain a warm temperature, but have no idea of its requirements for fertilization and water. These are not addressed in OrchidWiz. I would have purchased the yellow and red example in a heartbeat, but never saw it. I'll be looking out for it in the future when I visit Florida.

Roger