Soldier's Orchid
Zeuxine strateumatica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Iran, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
乌拉跨氪
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Zeuxine
- Species:
- Zeuxine strateumatica
- USDA Symbol:
- ZEST
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in open grasslands and disturbed areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; not viable without symbiotic relationship.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI