Little Club Spur Bog Orchid (Platanthera Clavellata) is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Platanthera clavellata is a small terrestrial orchid native to North America, found in wet acidic soils such as bogs, swamp forests, and seepages.

Little Club Spur Bog Orchid

Little Club Spur Bog Orchid

Platanthera Clavellata

Platanthera clavellata is a small terrestrial orchid native to North America, found in wet acidic soils such as bogs, swamp forests, and seepages.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:peaty, silty, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Little Club Spur Bog Orchid

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Little Club Spur Bog Orchid
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Taxonomy

Family:Orchidaceae
Genus:Platanthera