Ground Orchid Live Plant – 3–8 Inch Starter – Spathoglottis plicata

Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis plicata) is a tropical terrestrial orchid valued for its clusters of purple-pink flowers and attractive, upright foliage. It can provide seasonal color in warm-climate landscapes and also works well as a container-grown flowering plant.

This listing includes one young live starter plant shipped in a 3-inch-deep pot. Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping. Plants may require time to establish after arrival and may not be flowering when shipped.

Spathoglottis plicata performs best in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and good drainage. In colder climates, container growing allows the plant to be protected from freezing temperatures.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Shipping Information:
Cold-weather shipping can cause stress or foliage loss. The seller recommends avoiding shipment when local temperatures are below 35°F.

Customer Notice:
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Ground Orchid starter plant (Spathoglottis plicata)
• Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping
• Ships in a 3-inch-deep pot
• Purple-pink flowering terrestrial orchid
• Full sun to partial shade
• Moderate water requirements with good drainage
• USDA Zone 10a
• Suitable for warm-climate landscapes and containers
• Young plants may arrive without flowers
• Cold temperatures may cause temporary shipping stress

🧾 MATERIALS:
Live Spathoglottis plicata plant, 3-inch-deep nursery pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Ground Orchid
Scientific Name: Spathoglottis plicata
Plant Type: Terrestrial flowering orchid
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple-pink
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 10a
Shipping Size: Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping
Container: 3-inch-deep pot
Plant Condition: Live starter plant

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zone is Ground Orchid suitable for?
Spathoglottis plicata is listed for USDA Zone 10a and is best suited to warm climates.

2. How much sunlight does Ground Orchid need?
It performs well in full sun to partial shade.

3. How much water does Ground Orchid need?
It has average to moderate water needs. Avoid keeping the growing medium excessively wet.

4. Does Ground Orchid grow well in containers?
Yes. Container growing is particularly useful in colder regions because the plant can be protected from freezing temperatures.

5. What growth habit does Ground Orchid have?
Ground Orchid is a terrestrial orchid that develops upright foliage and clusters of purple-pink flowers.