Ophrys scolopax

Also known as: The Rhodes Ophrys or Ophrys speculum ssp. orientalis Ophrys vernixia ssp. orientalis Ophrys speculum var. lutescens Ophrys vernixia ssp. lusitanica Ophrys scolopax var. minutula Ophrys vernixia ssp. ciliata Ophrys scolopax ssp. conradiae Ophrys speculum var. orientalis Ophrys scolopax h.f. cornuta Ophrys scolopax ssp. philippei Ophrys scolopax ssp. isaura Ophrys scolopax ssp. phrygia Ophrys speculum f. regis-ferdinandii Ophrys scolopax ssp. rhodia Ophrys holoserica ssp. scolopax Ophrys vernixia ssp. regis-ferdinandii Ophrys regis-ferdinandii Ophrys fuciflora ssp. scolopax Ophrys vernixia Ophrys scolopax ssp. apiformis Ophrys scolopax ssp. cornuta Ophrys scolopax ssp. scolopax Ophrys ciliata Ophrys isaura Ophrys scolopax ssp. heldreichii Ophrys hippocratis Ophrys insectifera ssp. scolopax Ophrys arachnites var. scolopax Ophrys ciliata ssp. lusitanica Ophrys lusitanica Ophrys ciliata ssp. regis-ferdinandii Ophrys ciliata var. orientalis Ophrys eos Ophrys ciliata ssp. orientalis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Algeria Bulgaria Greece Hungary Portugal Romania Sardinia - Italy Sicily - Italy Spain Tunisia Turkey

General Information

The Rhodes Ophrys is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Algeria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Italy, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves

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.