• Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.
  • Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.
  • Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.
  • Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.
  • Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.
  • Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.
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Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula)

Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula)

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Shizhenia pinguicula (syn. Amitostigma pinguicula) is a rare terrestrial orchid species endemic to southeast China that grows from an ovoid tuber and typically produces a single basal leaf and one relatively large flower; in the wild it occurs on moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations.

Features:

  • Growth habit: Terrestrial orchid growing from an ovoid tuber with a single leaf near the base of the stem.

  • Habitat: Native to moist, rocky soils in forests, grasslands, and valleys at low elevations (about 200–400 m) in China.

  • Flowering: Produces one (rarely two) flowers with a three‑lobed lip; historically also known under the name Amitostigma pinguicula.

Care Tips:

  • Light: Provide bright, indirect light; avoid intense direct sun to prevent leaf and flower damage.

  • Water: Keep the growing medium evenly moist but well‑drained; do not let the plant sit in stagnant water.

  • Temperature: Maintain cool to intermediate temperatures closer to its natural subtropical conditions.

  • Humidity: Moderate to high humidity supports healthy foliage and flower development.

  • Substrate: Use a well‑draining, orchid‑appropriate mix (e.g., bark with some moisture retention components).

  • Airflow: Good ventilation helps prevent fungal or bacterial issues around the base and foliage.

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