Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis plicata): Tropical Terrestrial Orchid

Ground orchid, also called large purple orchid or pleated leaf spathoglottis, is a terrestrial orchid with pleated, lance-shaped, bright green leaves and tall spikes of showy, purple-pink, orchid flowers that bloom over a long period. It grows in soil, not on trees.

Botanical Profile

Native to Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands, this orchid thrives in warm, humid conditions, partial shade, and rich, well-drained soil. It's grown as a landscape plant in tropical regions and as a container plant elsewhere. Easy to grow for an orchid.