GROUND ORCHID

🌞 Light: Partial shade to filtered sunlight; avoid harsh direct afternoon sun
💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings
🌱 Soil: Well-draining, rich soil with organic matter
🌡️ Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 9–11; protect from frost
💦 Humidity: Prefers high humidity; thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
🌿 Fertilizer: Feed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced orchid or bloom-boosting fertilizer during growing season
✂️ Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes and yellowing leaves to encourage new growth
🌳 Growth Habit: Clumping perennial with strappy leaves and vibrant, long-lasting orchid blooms
🦋 Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators