Heartleaf Twayblade Plant Care
Neottia cordata (L.) Rich.
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Neottia cordata, the lesser twayblade or heartleaf twayblade, is an orchid of upland bogs and mires. It was formerly placed in the genus Listera, but molecular phylogenetic studies have shown that Neottia nidus-avis, the bird's-nest orchid, evolved within the same group.
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Heartleaf Twayblade?
Heartleaf Twayblade grows best in filtered sunlight or partial shade.
What Is the Heartleaf Twayblade?
Heartleaf Twayblade (Neottia cordata) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Neottia genus.
Heartleaf Twayblade displays a clumping terrestrial orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Heartleaf Twayblade produces small, delicate flowers in shades of white, green, or brown.
What Light Does the Heartleaf Twayblade Need?
Heartleaf Twayblade thrives in filtered sunlight or partial shade. Avoid placing Heartleaf Twayblade in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Heartleaf Twayblade?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Heartleaf Twayblade to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Heartleaf Twayblade?
Repot every 1-2 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 Heartleaf Twayblade?
Heartleaf Twayblade can be propagated through division, seed sowing. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bird's nest orchid plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Heartleaf Twayblade Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Heartleaf Twayblade, 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 Heartleaf Twayblade?
Heartleaf Twayblade 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.
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Heartleaf Twayblade 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 Neottia genus — compare its care with other Neottia species on PlantoScan.
Neottia is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Heartleaf Twayblade produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
More Neottia Species
Other Neottia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Neottia cordata (L.) Rich., family Orchidaceae (first published in De Orchid. Eur. : 37 (1817)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Heartleaf Twayblade, 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.
- 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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