About
This elegant orchid, reaching 20-60cm, with fleshy leaves. It bears intricate flowers.
About the genus
Spiranthes are small terrestrial or epiphytic orchids with tuberous roots and basal rosettes of papery or fleshy rounded leaves. Spiral racemes with tiny white flowers are borne along upright stems
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, houseplants
Care notes
CultivationOrchid bark, bright indirect light
PruningRemove spent spikes
PropagationDivide pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot if overwatered