

How to identify Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla striata)
Chinese ground orchid, also known as Hardy orchid, Hyacinth orchid
Chinese ground orchid presents as a terrestrial perennial with a clumping growth habit that slowly expands. It reaches a height of approximately 18 inches (45 cm) and spreads to about 12 inches (30 cm) wide. This plant flaunts soft, pleated leaves and produces eye-catching, magenta-pink flowers, each about 2 inches (5 cm) in length. These blooms grace the plant for a span of 6 weeks during the spring and early summer. The flowers' orchid-like appearance is marked by a downward-facing orientation, contributing to its distinctive look.
Pleated, sword-like leaves up to 12 inches (30 cm) long.
Magenta-pink, orchid-like flowers, each 2 inches (5 cm) long, held downward.
Clumping growth habit, reaching 18 inches (45 cm) in height and 12 inches (30 cm) wide.
Flowers bloom in racemes atop up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall naked scapes.
Distinctive color range of purplish-pink, deep rose, or white flowers resembling cattleya orchids.
Chinese ground orchid features 3 to 5 pale green, sword-like leaves, each measuring up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length. The leaves are pleated and fan out beautifully from the pseudobulb. They have a shallow pleating pattern that adds texture and visual interest. The foliage is striking and showy during the growing season, but it dies back in the winter. The leaves' smooth texture and pleated appearance are distinctive and key identifiers for this plant.
The flowers of chinese ground orchid are small and reminiscent of cattleya orchids, appearing in purplish-pink, deep rose, or white hues. They bloom in racemes atop naked scapes that can reach up to 18 inches (45 cm) in height during spring to early summer. These orchid-like, downward-facing flowers exhibit a delicate and intricate petal arrangement, adding a special appeal to their appearance. Their unique sprays and vibrant colors make them easily identifiable and highly attractive.
Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub with unique, glossy evergreen leaves and stunning flowers. The sophisticated, matte white flowers are often used in bouquets. The exceptional beauty of this ornamental plant has made it a popular and highly appreciated plant amongst gardeners and horticulturalists.
The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.
Solanum lycopersicum is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America that produces a large, juicy, edible fruit known as tomato. Today there are over 10000 cultivated varieties. Although tomato is the world’s most popular vegetable, botanically it is a fruit.
The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.
The swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) produces bright, glossy leaves and makes a popular houseplant. It is originally native to tropical forest regions in Central America. The nickname swiss cheese plant refers to the small holes that develop in the plant's leaves. The long fruits resemble corncobs and smell sweet and fragrant when ripe.
The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.
Scientific Classification of Chinese ground orchid