Thelymitra spadicea Plant Care
Thelymitra spadicea D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
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Thelymitra spadicea, commonly called the browntop sun orchid, is a species of orchid that is endemic to Tasmania. It has a single erect, fleshy leaf and up to four relatively small blue flowers with small darker spots and an elongated lobe on top of the anther.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Thelymitra spadicea?
Thelymitra spadicea grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Thelymitra spadicea Native To?
What Is the Thelymitra spadicea?
Thelymitra spadicea (Thelymitra spadicea) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Thelymitra genus. Thelymitra spadicea is native to Tasmania.
Thelymitra spadicea displays a terrestrial, lithophytic growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Thelymitra spadicea produces colorful orchid-like flowers in various shades.
What Light Does the Thelymitra spadicea Need?
Thelymitra spadicea thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Thelymitra spadicea in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Thelymitra spadicea?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Thelymitra spadicea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Thelymitra spadicea?
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 Thelymitra spadicea?
Thelymitra spadicea can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to sun orchid plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Thelymitra spadicea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Thelymitra spadicea, 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 Thelymitra spadicea?
Thelymitra spadicea 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.
Keep exploring plants
Thelymitra spadicea 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 Thelymitra genus — compare its care with other Thelymitra species on PlantoScan.
Thelymitra is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Thelymitra spadicea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Thelymitra Species
Other Thelymitra species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Thelymitra spadicea D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem., family Orchidaceae (first published in Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 196 (1998)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Thelymitra spadicea, 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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