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Bonnet orchid (Pterygodium)
Bonnet orchid is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It found primarily in southern Africa but one species is endemic to Tanzania. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Orchid
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Attributes of Bonnet orchid
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Bonnet orchid
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Orchid
Genus
Bonnet orchid
Distribution of Bonnet orchid
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Distribution Map of Bonnet orchid
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bonnet orchid
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Bonnet orchid requires moderate care, thriving in well-lit environments with indirect light. Consistent moisture is crucial, yet the soil must drain well to prevent root rot. Bonnet orchid prefer temperate climates and do not tolerate extreme temperatures. Challenges include sensitivity to over-watering, susceptibility to pests like aphids, and fungal diseases. Seasonal care involves reduced watering in winter and ensuring adequate humidity and light during active growth periods in spring and summer.
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7 most common species：
Cowled friar
Cowled friar is a captivating orchid, thriving in Southern Africa's unique fynbos region. It features a slender stem adorned with a few lance-shaped leaves, culminating in a spike of intricate, creamy-yellow to greenish flowers. Each bloom showcases an elaborate hood, a signature of cowled friar, evolved to entice pollinators within its specialized ecosystem.
Pterygodium inversum
Pterygodium inversum is a captivating orchid with a distinctive inverted floral structure that sets it apart. Its elegant blossoms feature a unique twist, as the lip, or labellum, is positioned above rather than beneath the other petals, inspiring its name. Thriving in specific temperate regions, pterygodium inversum has adapted to be pollinated by specialized insects, an interaction vital to its propagation and indicative of its ecological niche.
Blind orchid
Blind orchid is a unique terrestrial orchid, recognizable by its ground-hugging rosette of leaves and discreet, self-pollinating flowers that often remain closed. Nestled in the underbrush, its growth is adapted to low-light forests, where it employs cleistogamy, a rare trait among its kin, to ensure reproduction in dense vegetation without relying on pollinators.
Pterygodium volucris
Pterygodium volucris is a captivating terrestrial orchid, flourishing in well-drained soils of grassland habitats. It stands out with its impressive, long spurs and attractive, hooded flowers that typically exhibit a spectrum of creams and greens, often adorned with intricate markings. These distinctive blooms not only ensnare pollinators but also captivate onlookers, speaking to its evolutionary adaptability in attracting symbiotic partners.
Pterygodium cooperi
Pterygodium cooperi is a striking terrestrial orchid, recognized by its clustered, tubular flowers displaying intricate green and white patterns. This hardy plant thrives in its native fynbos and grassland habitats, adapting to fire-prone environments with an underground tuber that enables rejuvenation after wildfires. The single, erect leaf underscores pterygodium cooperi's elegant profile, contributing to its allure among orchid enthusiasts.
Pterygodium magnum
Pterygodium magnum is a distinctive orchid, often recognized by its tall and slender build. With large, intricate flowers that showcase an array of green, white, and brown hues, its petals unfold like delicate wings. Thriving in the dappled light of its native environments, pterygodium magnum adapts to fluctuating climates by utilizing the moist, well-drained soils found within. The plant's prominent hood-shaped dorsal sepal stands out, serving as an alluring landmark for pollinators.
Pterygodium acutifolium
Pterygodium acutifolium is a charming terrestrial orchid that flaunts a series of white to pale green flowers with striking purple markings. These blossoms emerge atop slender stems, rising from a base of long, sword-shaped leaves. Thriving in the dappled light of its native southern African woodlands, pterygodium acutifolium has adapted to blend elegantly into its surroundings while still catching the eye of passing pollinators.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Bonnet orchid
Pterygodium
Bonnet orchid is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It found primarily in southern Africa but one species is endemic to Tanzania.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Orchid
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Key Facts About Bonnet orchid
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Attributes of Bonnet orchid
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Bonnet orchid
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Orchid Genus
Bonnet orchid Distribution of Bonnet orchid
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Distribution Map of Bonnet orchid
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bonnet orchid
Feedback
Bonnet orchid requires moderate care, thriving in well-lit environments with indirect light. Consistent moisture is crucial, yet the soil must drain well to prevent root rot. Bonnet orchid prefer temperate climates and do not tolerate extreme temperatures. Challenges include sensitivity to over-watering, susceptibility to pests like aphids, and fungal diseases. Seasonal care involves reduced watering in winter and ensuring adequate humidity and light during active growth periods in spring and summer.
How to Water Bonnet orchid?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bonnet orchid?
How to Propagate Bonnet orchid?
How to Plant Bonnet orchid?
Exploring the Bonnet orchid Plants
Feedback
7 most common species：
Cowled friar
Cowled friar is a captivating orchid, thriving in Southern Africa's unique fynbos region. It features a slender stem adorned with a few lance-shaped leaves, culminating in a spike of intricate, creamy-yellow to greenish flowers. Each bloom showcases an elaborate hood, a signature of cowled friar, evolved to entice pollinators within its specialized ecosystem.
Pterygodium inversum
Pterygodium inversum is a captivating orchid with a distinctive inverted floral structure that sets it apart. Its elegant blossoms feature a unique twist, as the lip, or labellum, is positioned above rather than beneath the other petals, inspiring its name. Thriving in specific temperate regions, pterygodium inversum has adapted to be pollinated by specialized insects, an interaction vital to its propagation and indicative of its ecological niche.
Blind orchid
Blind orchid is a unique terrestrial orchid, recognizable by its ground-hugging rosette of leaves and discreet, self-pollinating flowers that often remain closed. Nestled in the underbrush, its growth is adapted to low-light forests, where it employs cleistogamy, a rare trait among its kin, to ensure reproduction in dense vegetation without relying on pollinators.
Pterygodium volucris
Pterygodium volucris is a captivating terrestrial orchid, flourishing in well-drained soils of grassland habitats. It stands out with its impressive, long spurs and attractive, hooded flowers that typically exhibit a spectrum of creams and greens, often adorned with intricate markings. These distinctive blooms not only ensnare pollinators but also captivate onlookers, speaking to its evolutionary adaptability in attracting symbiotic partners.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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