: Most species have 3–5 light green, lanceolate leaves that emerge from an ovoid pseudobulb (corm).
: Depending on the species, they may grow as terrestrials in sandy loam, lithophytes on rocky outcrops, or occasionally as epiphytes on floating logs or stumps in swamps. Cultivation and Care bletia
Bletia orchids are generally considered easy to cultivate if their seasonal growth cycle is respected. Genus: Bletia (Pine Pink) - Go Orchids : Most species have 3–5 light green, lanceolate
: They belong to the tribe Epidendreae and subtribe Bletiinae . lithophytes on rocky outcrops
: Recent molecular analysis has expanded the genus to include species that are fully myco-heterotrophic (leafless and relying on fungi for nutrients) as well as traditional photosynthetic types. Distribution and Habitat