A terrestrial orchid in the Orchidaceae, Spathoglottis Caractea ('Lencaract') is evergreen with pleated leaves and an upright habit. Flowering occurs from July to October on erect stems that rise clear of the foliage. It prefers moist, neutral loam in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Classified H4 (average) for UK gardens, it is suited to ornamental planting or use as a low ground cover where frost exposure is limited.

Spathoglottis Caractea ('Lencaract') is a terrestrial orchid with pleated evergreen leaves that flowers July to October in sheltered south- or west-facing.

Spathoglottis, commonly known as purple orchids or 苞舌兰属 is a genus of about fifty species of orchids in the family Orchidaceae. They are evergreen terrestrial herbs with crowded pseudobulbs, a small number of leaves and medium-sized resupinate flowers on an upright flowering stem.

Spathoglottis Caractea ('Lencaract')

Purple Orchid | Spathoglottis Caractea ('Lencaract')

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