Neottia ovata, the common twayblade or eggleaf twayblade, is a terrestrial orchid widespread across much of Europe and Asia.
Common twayblade typically has strong resistance to disease and is afflicted by relatively few insect pests. It is regarded as difficult to care for because it needs high humidity combined with good ventilation and an environment with minimal harmful pathogens. Overwatering can result in root rot. Although anyone can grow Common twayblade, maintaining its health and getting it to flower again requires more cultivation experience.
How to keep Listera Ovata.
Light
Common twayblade is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to both full sun and full shade, demonstrating its versatile and hardy nature.
Temperature
Common twayblade occurs naturally in cool, damp habitats and does best at temperatures between 32 and 70 °F (0 to 21 °C). It favors a cold winter followed by moderate spring and summer.
Fertilizer
Usually one fertilizer application in spring is enough for Common twayblade, although multiple feedings can boost growth. Feed every one to one and a half months. Fertilizing improves the leaves' appearance and function, preserving uniform color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting the plant's long-term health.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Listera
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, India, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Iceland, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Moldova, Netherlands, Nepal, France, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Poland, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
