Environmental conditions and characteristics of Bletilla striata growth

Bletilla striata is widely planted in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi and other provinces in China, mostly distributed in evergreen broad-leaved forests below 3200 meters above sea level. Bletilla striata likes a warm, humid and sunny growing environment, and needs more water in the growing process. The optimum growth temperature of Bletilla striata is 20-25℃, and it likes loose, moist, sticky soil rich in organic matter and humus.

Environmental conditions and requirements for the growth of Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata is widely planted in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi and other provinces in China, mostly distributed in evergreen broad-leaved forests below 3200 meters above sea level. Bletilla striata likes a warm, humid and sunny growing environment, and needs more water in the growing process.

Growth temperature of bletilla striata

The optimum growth temperature of Bletilla striata is 20-25℃, but the plant temperature is strict in winter. When the temperature is lower than 10℃, the plants will stop growing, and it is impossible to overwinter safely in the case of frost.

Growth humidity of bletilla striata

Bletilla striata has a high demand for water, the air relative humidity should be above 80%, and the soil water content should be around 70%. When watering, you should master the principle of dryness and wetness.

Bletilla striata growing soil

Bletilla striata likes loose, moist, sticky soil rich in organic matter and humus, and the soil PH value is 6.5-7.5, so it is a neutral soil plant.

Growth cycle and process of Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata has a long growth cycle. It takes four years from planting to harvesting. The flowering period is April-May and the fruiting period is July-September. But two years can only grow 2-3 stems, and three years can grow 4-6 stems.