Is Yellow Ladies'-tresses safe for pets?

Yes, Yellow Ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes Ochroleuca) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Yellow Ladies'-tresses easy to care for?

Yellow Ladies'-tresses has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or dappled_shade light.

Can Yellow Ladies'-tresses grow indoors?

Yellow Ladies'-tresses is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Yellow Ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes Ochroleuca) is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A perennial orchid native to eastern North America, known for its spiral arrangement of small yellowish-white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Yellow Ladies'-tresses

Spiranthes Ochroleuca

A perennial orchid native to eastern North America, known for its spiral arrangement of small yellowish-white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, dappled_shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator support, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Yellow Ladies'-tresses

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

...

Jun

...

Jul

...

Aug

...

Sep

...

Oct

...

Nov

...

Dec

...

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

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Orchidaceae

Genus:Spiranthes