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.
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.