Plant profile
Platanthera devolii
Platanthera devolii (T.P.Lin & T.W.Hu) T.P.Lin & K.Inoue
Platanthera devolii is an orchid that can be grown both indoors and outdoors, featuring elegant flowers and green foliage. It requires a humid environment with good light to thrive.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Lives as a geophyte: a typical strategy for many resilient species.
- Climate
- Originates from temperate regions, without constant tropical extremes.
- Origin / area
- In the wild, it is commonly associated with: N. & C. Taiwan.
Recommended products for Platanthera devolii
Basic care
- Watering
- In heatwaves, water a bit more—without overdoing it.
- Light
- An east or west window with some filter often works well.
- Temperature
- Fits typical home ranges (neither icy nor baking).
- Humidity
- Adapts to typical flat humidity.
Pet toxicity
Keep out of reach of curious pets: irritating or toxic if eaten.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15435797) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (2798377) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (908149-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000274417) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).