Hardy Orchid

Common Names: Hardy Orchid
Latin Name: Bleitilla (Probably this is the one we have)

An orchid that is supposedly pretty hardy and not too hard to grow in your yard. Supposedly easiest orchid or beginner to grow.
Should clump and spread.
During the winter, the plant persists in pseudobulb form; make sure that the latter is not too wet in order to avoid any rotting.
likes partial to full shade. -Cypripedium, bletilla, calanthe, and cymbidium will all form clumps if they are happy. While the clumps do not need regular division, they can be divided to produce more plants. The clumps should be carefully dug so as to not damage the very fragile fleshy roots. The new plantlets can be teased apart or cut apart with a knife. Rhizomes (if produced) can be cut with a knife as along as there is at least one healthy bud per cutting. Although this can be done in early summer, my favorite time is in the winter...assuming the ground in your area isn't frozen.

Light/Watering: Full sun to partial shade, protected from afternoon sun. Water thoroughly after planting and give new plants a good soaking once a week during summer, unless rainfall is plentiful (more than 1 inch per week). Established plants can generally get by on less water, but most grow best if the soil remains evenly moist. Please note that more is not better. When in doubt, don't water. Keep dry in winter while plants are dormant.
excess water in winter really messes up pseudobulbs

The application of potassium-rich manure during the vegetation phase (April to July) will encourage the proper development of the pseudobulbs in summer and consequently will ensure an excellent production of floral scapes during the following spring.
One place says feed regularly.

Lives below ground in pseudobulbous form. Don't get it too wet during this time.