Anacamptis coriophora

Also known as: Fragrant Orchid or Orchis coriophora f. nana Orchis coriophora var. carpetana Orchis fragrans var. apricorum Orchis fragrans var. elongata Orchidactyla carpetana Orchis coriophora var. symphypetala Orchis coriophora var. subsancta Orchis coriophora var. sennenii Orchis coriophora var. polliniana Orchis coriophora var. odorata Orchis coriophora ssp. cimicina Orchis martrinii Orchis carpetana Orchis cassidea Orchis coreosmus Orchis coriophora f. borosiana Orchis coriophora ssp. nervulosa Orchis coriophora ssp. carpetana Orchis coriophora var. cassidea Orchis coriophora var. cimicina Orchis polliniana Orchis coriophora var. czeremossica Orchis coriophora var. dolichoceras Orchis coriophora var. elongata Orchis coriophora var. fragrans Orchis coriophora var. latifolia Orchis coriophora var. lusciniarum Orchis coriophora var. major Orchis coriophora ssp. martrinii Orchis coriophora var. cibiniensis Orchis coriophora var. martrinii Orchis coriophora var. inodora Orchis coriophora f. virescens Orchis coriophora ssp. martrini Orchis coriophora f. alba Himantoglossum longibacteatum Anteriorchis coriophora ssp. fragrans Anteriorchis fragrans Anteriorchis coriophora ssp. martrinii Orchis coriophora ssp. coriophora Anacamptis coriophora ssp. martrinii Anacamptis coriophora ssp. carpetana Anacamptis coriophora var. carpetana Anacamptis coriophora ssp. nervulosa Anacamptis coriophora var. martrinii Anacamptis coriophora f. alba Anacamptis coriophora f. virescens Orchis fragrans Anteriorchis coriophora var. carpetana Anteriorchis coriophora var. martrinii Orchis coriophora ssp. fragrans Anacamptis coriophora ssp. fragrans Anteriorchis fragrans f. apricorum Anacamptis fragrans Orchis nervulosa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Algeria Austria Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Corsica - France Cyprus Germany Greece Hungary Iraq Israel Jordan Lebanon Libya Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Sardinia - Italy Spain Switzerland Tunisia Turkey Ukraine

General Information

Fragrant Orchid is a cold to cool growing terrestrial orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Care Notes

These orchids grow on the forest floor so are used to rich soil containing plenty of organic matter that is always moist (but not always wet), and prefer constant conditions in terms of humidity, temperature and water supply. They may not be as forgiving as epiphytes in regards to sudden changes in growing conditions so it is wise to ease them into new conditions over a the space of a few days, and repot as infrequently as possible.

Keep an eye on the plants condition regularly as they can decline suddenly if the conditions are not just right. It is more important to keep water supply constant rather than frequent - overwatering often causes rot which can quickly set in, especially in warmer conditions.

These can be grown in shady, moist areas in the garden, supplied they have protection from abrupt changes caused by the elements, e.g. dry winds, frost etc. Being grown around companion plants such as ferns and bromeliads will help build and retain the humidity they require throughout the year.

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round.

Potting

These plants can be sensitive to repotting though should not require repotting regularly. Repotting should be done when the mix has broken down to the point that it doesn't absorb water or holds onto water for far too long, usually the plant shows a decline in growth as well.

The mix should be free draining, with a blend of 30% inorganic ingredients such as coarse sand, gravel or perlite, mixed in with about 70% organic ingredients such as peat, leaf litter or decomposed bark. Avoid commercial potting mixes as they can vary wildly and may contain "wetting agents" that can hold onto water for loo long, causing rotting and stunted growth.