Gymnadenia frivaldii

Also known as: Frivald's Gymnadenia or Gymnadenia friwaldskyana Gymnadenia frivaldii f. richteri Gymnadenia richteri Leucorchis friwaldskyana f. richteri Leucorchis friwaldskyana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bulgaria Greece Romania

General Information

Frivald's Gymnadenia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 50000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.