Bletilla striata f. gebina

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with additional leaf mould, in bright filtered or bright indirect light. In summer, water liberally, applying a quarter-strength fertiliser every third watering. Keep dry in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist, well-drained humus-rich soil in a sheltered site, and provide partial shade in summer. Mulch in winter, or alternatively, lift and store in a dry and frost-free place.

No pruning required. Remove withered leaves in autumn or late winter.

Propagate by division in early spring.

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, aphids and mealybugs.

Generally disease-free