Chinese Lady's Tresses
Spiranthes sinensis
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Réunion, Taiwan, Vietnam
Sphl,Alpsdake,Alpsdake,M108t,sunoochi (www.flickr.com) from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan,sunoochi (www.flickr.com) from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan,Govindoo, photo by J Brew (www.flickr.com),J Brew (www.flickr.com),Govindoo, photo by J Brew (www.flickr.com),tanakawho (www.flickr.com) from Tokyo, Japan,t.shigesa (www.flickr.com),Imuzak (ja.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Spiranthes
- Species:
- Spiranthes sinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- SPSI7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations in grasslands
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; extremely difficult to germinate without symbiotic fungal association.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI