Gymnadenia borealis

Also known as: The Northern Gymnadenia or Habenaria gymnadenia var. borealis Gymnadenia conopsea var. montana Gymnadenia conopsea ssp. montana Gymnadenia conopsea var. borealis Gymnadenia conopsea ssp. borealis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Germany

General Information

The Northern Gymnadenia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Germany.

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

Fragrant:

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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.