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How to Grow and Care for Putty root orchid

Putty root orchid, also known as Putty root

Putty root orchid is a temperate woodland orchid requiring specific conditions that mirror its natural habitat. This orchid thrives in dappled light and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A key care point for putty root orchid involves a dormant period in summer when the plant's pseudobulbs should be kept relatively dry to mimic the seasonal drought it experiences in the wild.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Putty root orchid

Toughness	High
Care Level	High
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Putty root orchid displays a singular, striking green leaf present throughout winter, spanning up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length. The leaf withers before the solitary springtime flower stalk emerges, bearing an array of small, resplendent, orchid-like blooms. Each flower, subtle in color, has intricate markings designed to attract pollinators. The bilaterally symmetrical flowers are a key identifying feature of putty root orchid, paired with its unique corms that aid in vegetative reproduction.