Nodding Ladies Tresses
Spiranthes cernua
Family: Orchidaceae
Nodding Ladies Tresses grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist sandy or loamy soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Nodding Ladies Tresses
Nodding Ladies Tresses growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist sandy or loamy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Nodding Ladies Tresses as 30-120 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Nodding Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes cernua) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a orchid 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-1125
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Nodding Ladies Tresses is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist sandy or loamy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-120 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
- 30-120 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.