Kaivalya Garden Center Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Scientific Name : Spathoglottis Plicata Family : Orchidaceae Common Name :Ground Orchid Flowering Period :Throughout the year Facts: Spathoglottis plicata or Ground orchid, native of Southeastern Asia to the Philippines, is the common species of Orchid which blooms round the year. This easily grown terrestrial herb has pretty, arching broad leaves with prominent parallel veins and a few or large cluster of small flowers at the end of a long stalk as tall as 1 metre arising from a basal leaf axil. The flowers are seen from the morecommon purple to white, yellow, peach, pink and magenta shades. and The leaves emerge from round pseudo bulbs that become increasingly multiple and larger as the orchid matures. Ground orchids can be grown as potted plants and also do well in beds and borders.

Type : Plastic Pot

Material : PVC

Shape : Oval

Application : Decoration, Outdoor Use Indoor Use

Finishing : Polished

Portable Style : Standing

This indoor plant has the most adorable flowers which are white and pink flowers. The leaves are fleshy which can be seen at the bottom of the plant and they are less in number also. The plant has a rhizome which almost looks like a stem. This lovely plant should be kept inside the house under artificial light, because they cannot bear the light and the heat of the sun. The flowers add to the appearance of the place and the plant also purifies the air around the house. The plant is small in size, but the flowers are quite big and wonderful.

Common Name: Heliconia Family: Heliconiaceae Light: lot of sun and heat. Soil: Heliconias should be planted in a draining soil with the top sticking out of the ground. Heliconias flourish well in loamy soils rich in humus Water: Overwatering may cause the roots to rot.