Bamboo orchid

Arundina graminifolia

Also called · Arundina

A native ground orchid with tall, reed-like stems and purple flowers.

LightFull sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 174

“Unlike most orchids, it grows in the ground in full sun.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil moist.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich, well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak flowering feed every 2 weeks.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)
    • Flowering fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Few flowers

    More sun and feed.

  • Old canes browning

    Normal. Cut them at the base.

Garden, full sun

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