Re: native or hardy orchids (Blettia)

In a message dated 4/19/00 4:11:09 AM Central Daylight Time, 
Arkrismer@aol.com writes:

<< It grew very slowly, but the 
 sprout this spring looks a lot healthier. I was told that they take awhile 
to 
 get established. >>


Al:

I believe this to be true as even in my zone 9 where the Bletilla's have 
already come and gone with their blooms, they were very slow to establish 
themselves as a 'grouping.'  

Something else I have notice over time with the Bletilla is that the bloom 
spikes on mine seem to be getting a bit taller each year - the first year 
they bloomed right on top (almost in) the foliage - after 4 springs they are 
actually rising a good 4" or so above the foliage to "begin" blooming.  I've 
also notice that each plant is beginning to offer a higher number of blooms.

I have mine planted in a full shade bed (raised) during the 
spring/summer/fall, and during the winter (late winter) when they sprout and 
bloom for me they receive full sun as they are planted under a deciduous oak 
tree.  

Kemberly in Texas

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