Eulophia Nuda
Eulophia nuda
Orchids Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Eulophia nuda (naked eulophia) is a terrestrial tuberous orchid of the Orchidaceae family. The plant bears large attractive pink-purple flowers emerging from the ground before leaves. Tubers are used in Ayurvedic medicine. The plant is naturally found in dry deciduous forests.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Partial shade
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Water
Keep moist, do not overwater
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Humidity
High (60-80%)
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Temperature
15-28°C
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Soil
Orchid bark mix or mounted
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Fertilizer
Orchid fertilizer monthly
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 0.3-1 m
- 📐 Spread
- 0.3-0.5 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Slow
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Division, keikis, seeds (in vitro)
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light. Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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