Cranefly Orchid
Tipularia discolor
Family: Orchidaceae
Cranefly Orchid grows in partial shade to shade and prefers moist woodland soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Cranefly Orchid
Cranefly Orchid growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Moist woodland soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Cranefly Orchid as 90-180 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0718
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Cranefly Orchid is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Moist woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 90-180 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 90-180 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.