Has anyone knowledge of a yard Orchid

[psyc1210]

Help!!!
Never grown orchids, and was given one they said is a yard orchid.
I live in Northwest Fla. where the climate can go below freezing,
Does anyone out there have knowledge of this particular orchid ?

It is a mass of buds and opening now.......Need all the help I can get..
Thank you, Dazzle

[kmarch]

This is why I dislike common names for orchids.

[dipasquo]

I'm not familiar with "yard orchid" as being a common description for any particular species... a picture of the plant and its flowers would be the most helpful way for someone here to guide you better.

[jerrymeola]

The most common ground orchids in Florida are Phaius and Phalocalanthe. There are several varieties with the nun orchid being the most common.

They like shady areas and a good amount of water but do not like an area that does not drain and stays too wet. They can grow quite large and fill an area with beautiful color.

I am sure you have one in this case because of the 'mass of buds opening now'. Very few orchids put out that many flowers easily.

[jerrymeola]

I forgot to say that since you are further north you will have to mulch the orchid heavily to withstand the freeze if grown in the ground, or if grown in a pot bring it into the garage for the coldest periods.

[psyc1210]

Jeri thank you so much for your help, also I think this plant may be sick with a blight of some kind, it has black spots on the blooms and the stalks, Thank you, Dazzle

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Need a picture.

[11Orchid126]

Another ground orchid that we grow here in New Jersey is Bletilla Striata. The plants withstand our very cold and snowy winters.

[psyc1210]

Umm, I didn't post any of that. I think someone hacked into my account. ?!?!?!

[psyc1210]

And also, notice the first post says "never grown orchids...." um, I've asked you guys info about my CURRENT orchids that I am currently growing.

[flowerchild]

Originally Posted by psyc1210

And also, notice the first post says "never grown orchids...." um, I've asked you guys info about my CURRENT orchids that I am currently growing.

Also notice they said they were from northwest Florida and your from Maryland.

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by flowerchild

Also notice they said they were from northwest Florida and your from Maryland.

saw that too. weeeeird