Spiranthes cernua
Pronunciation: Spy-ran-theez ser-nyoo-ah
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Name: Nodding ladies' tresses
Plant Type:
- orchid
- epiphyte, terrestrial
- perennial
Height to: 24"
Width to: 3'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
Bloom Season:
- early autumn
- mid autumn
- late autumn
Bloom Description: Racemes of almost translucent white flowers, 1/4" long with yellow centers
Soil Type: Moist, but well drained, fertile, humus rich, leafy soil
Pests and Diseases: Spider mites, aphids under glass
Propagation: Divide tubers when dormant. Seed propagation is difficult
Native to: E. Canada to texas and florida
Notes for Identification: A deciduous, terrestrial orchid. data source: the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 14 to 30 days ZONE 4
- 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
Submitted by: Distantkin
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Epiphytes and Terrestrials