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What are the other names for Bletilla striata? It turns out there are these names

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Bletilla striata is also called white bletilla orchid; it can bloom beautiful flowers and has good medicinal value. It is fairly widely distributed, and is cultivated in places such as Beijing.

Other names for Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata also has the other names zhanlongjian, shuangshencao, zushijian, qingshejian, baijilan, zilan, zhulan, baijilan, baiji, lianjicao, gangen, baigei, ruolan, zihui, baili, and baiji.

Growing habits of Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata likes a warm and moist growing environment. It can tolerate cold, but in winter it is best to overwinter it indoors. It is also fairly shade-tolerant and fears direct strong light. In summer it fears high temperatures and drought, and its leaves easily turn yellow. When choosing soil, generally choose humus soil with good drainage.

Varieties of Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata also has some related varieties. Its species in the same genus include Bletilla sinensis, Bletilla yunnanensis, and Bletilla striata. Related varieties include the variety white-flowered baiji, which blooms white flowers.

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