Fascinating orchids…Spathoglottis ‒ Ground orchids

Spathoglottis are terrestrial orchids commonly referred to as Ground orchids because they grow in soil.

Spathoglottis are native to South East Asia. Spathoglottis  plicata has pleated leaves on short rounded pseudobulbs and can easily be mistaken for small palm plants.  The flowers are purple to magenta with a fragrance like grapes. It grows approximately to about 15 inches in height, and blooms almost all year round, with several flowers opening at the same time. These hybrids have