Green Bastard Orchid Plant Care
Limodorum abortivum var. viridis Fateryga & Kreutz
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Limodorum abortivum var. viridis is a unique orchid known for its striking green coloration and distinctive leaf shape. It is popular among plant enthusiasts for its rare beauty and unusual appearance.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Green Bastard Orchid?
Water Green Bastard Orchid every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Green Bastard Orchid?
Green Bastard Orchid (Limodorum abortivum var. viridis) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Limodorum genus. Green Bastard Orchid is native to Europe.
Green Bastard Orchid displays a tall, slender stems growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Green Bastard Orchid produces small, delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Green Bastard Orchid?
Limodorum abortivum var. viridis requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Green Bastard Orchid Need?
Green Bastard Orchid thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Green Bastard Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Green Bastard Orchid Prefer?
Limodorum abortivum var. viridis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Green Bastard Orchid prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Green Bastard Orchid?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark chips and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Green Bastard Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Green Bastard Orchid?
Feed Green Bastard Orchid every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Green Bastard Orchid?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Green Bastard Orchid?
Green Bastard Orchid can be propagated through division, back bulbs. Similar propagation techniques also apply to violet limodore plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Green Bastard Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Green Bastard Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Green Bastard Orchid?
Green Bastard Orchid is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Green Bastard Orchid Need?
Green Bastard Orchid grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Green Bastard Orchid is native to Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Green Bastard Orchid is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Limodorum genus — compare its care with other Limodorum species on PlantoScan.
Limodorum is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Green Bastard Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Limodorum abortivum var. viridis Fateryga & Kreutz, family Orchidaceae (first published in J. Eur. Orch. 46: 414 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Green Bastard Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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