Ophrys fusca
Also known as: The Funeral Ophrys or Ophrys fusca ssp. durieui Ophrys fusca var. durieui Ophrys fusca ssp. fusca Ophrys fusca ssp. pallida Ophrys fusca var. atlantica Ophrys fusca ssp. cinereophila Ophrys fusca ssp. blitopertha Ophrys fusca ssp. atlantica Ophrys fusca ssp. iricolor Arachnites fuscus Ophrys atlantica Ophrys atlantica ssp. durieui in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Algeria France Malta Portugal Sardinia - Italy Spain Tunisia
General Information
The Funeral Ophrys is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Algeria, France, Malta, Portugal, Italy, Spain, and Tunisia.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
Climate
Grows at 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.