How to Care for Spiranthes sinensis (Chinese Spiranthes)
Korean name: 타래난초
Chinese Spiranthes is a small terrestrial orchid with narrow leaves and white flowers spirally arranged on a twisted flower spike. It commonly grows in grassy fields and hillsides, and is relatively easy to grow.
Key facts
- Category: Flowering plant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: outdoors
- Native to: East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, etc.)
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Flower meaning: remembrance, yearning
- Traits: wild plant, grassland, orchid family, partial shade, beginner-friendly
- Also known as: Chinese Spiranthes, Chinese Ladies' Tresses
Care Guide
- Light: Grows well in partial shade.
- Watering: Water adequately when the soil dries out.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining ordinary soil.
- Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
- Temperature: 15~25°C
- Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Common questions
How often should you water Spiranthes sinensis?
Water adequately when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Spiranthes sinensis?
Light: Grows well in partial shade. You can grow it outdoors. Soil: Prefers well-draining ordinary soil.
Is Spiranthes sinensis safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Spiranthes sinensis good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Temperature: 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity. Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.