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.

Altitude
1500 - 1500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.2 - 3.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large

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.

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