Description
Ponerorchis capitata (also called 'Capitata Orchid', among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East. It grows in shady, moist, grassy places, often near streams and in wet meadows.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ponerorchis capitata is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan, Korea, and China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or fall.