Epipactis persica

Also known as: The Iranian Epipactis or Epipactis microphylla ssp. persica Epipactis helleborine ssp. persica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Afghanistan Greece Italy Pakistan Turkey

General Information

The Iranian Epipactis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Pakistan, and Turkey.

Altitude
200 - 2700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

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.

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