Dactylorhiza salina

Also known as: The Salty Dactylorhiza or Orchis incarnata var. knorringiana Orchis knorringiana Orchis orientalis ssp. salina Dactylorhiza umbrosa var. knorringiana Dactylorhiza cruenta ssp. salina Dactylorhiza knorringiana Dactylorhiza umbrosa ssp. knorringiana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Mongolia

General Information

The Salty Dactylorhiza is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Mongolia.

Altitude

3600 - 3600 m

2500

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

50000 - 50000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at 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.