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Sacoila lanceolata (Sacoila lanceolata)

Sacoila lanceolata, also known as Carolina Redroot, is a terrestrial orchid native to the southeastern US, featuring slender leaves and vibrant red flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade is beneficial.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in fall and winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil with acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures are between 18-24 °C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Avoid excessive fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade is beneficial.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in fall and winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil with acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures are between 18-24 °C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Avoid excessive fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.1-0.2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Gyrostachys aphylla (Hook.) Kuntze
Gyrostachys lanceolata (Aubl.) Kuntze
Gyrostachys orchioides (Sw.) Kuntze
Gyrostachys stenorhynchus Kuntze
Limodorum lanceolatum Aubl.
Neottia aphylla Hook.
Neottia lanceolata (Aubl.) Willd.
Neottia orchioides (Sw.) Sw.
Pachygenium aphyllum (Vell.) Szlach., R.González & Rutk.
Pelexia tomentosa (Vell.) Schltr.
Sacoila apetala (Kraenzl.) Garay
Sacoila riograndensis (Kraenzl.) Garay
Sacoila secundiflora (Lillo & Hauman) Garay
Satyrium orchioides Sw.
Serapias aphylla Vell.
Serapias coccinea Vell.
Serapias neottia J.F.Gmel.
Serapias tomentosa Vell.
Skeptrostachys sancti-jacobi (Kraenzl.) Garay
Spiranthes jaliscana S.Watson
Spiranthes lanceolata (Aubl.) León
Spiranthes orchioides (Sw.) A.Rich.
Stenorrhynchos apetalum Kraenzl.
Stenorrhynchos aphyllum (Hook.) Sweet
Stenorrhynchos australe Lindl.
Stenorrhynchos coccineum (Vell.) Hoehne
Stenorrhynchos guatemalense Schltr.
Stenorrhynchos jaliscanum (S.Watson) Nash
Stenorrhynchos lanceolatum (Aubl.) Rich.
Stenorrhynchos orchioides (Sw.) Rich.
Stenorrhynchos riograndense Kraenzl.
Stenorrhynchos sancti-antonii Kraenzl.
Stenorrhynchos sancti-jacobi Kraenzl.
Stenorrhynchos secundiflorum Lillo & Hauman
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyOrchidaceae
  • genusSacoila
  • speciesSacoila lanceolata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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