Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Spiranthes

Species:

Spiranthes infernalis

USDA Symbol:

SPIN7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to geothermal areas with high soil temperatures

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional cold stratification is not applicable.