Neotinea tridentata

Also known as: The Three or Orchis tephrosanthos Orchis tephrosanthos h.v. reyrichii Orchis tephrosanthos h.v. densifolius Neotinea tridentata ssp. tridentata Neotinea tridentata ssp. conica in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Austria Bulgaria Corsica - France Cyprus Germany Greece Hungary Iraq Israel Jordan Lebanon Poland Portugal Romania Sardinia - Italy Spain Switzerland Turkey

General Information

The Three is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Austria, Bulgaria, France, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Flower Size

2.75 - 2.75 cm

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Medium

Large

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

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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.