Ophrys speculum

Also known as: Ferdinand's Ophrys {King of Bulgaria mid 1800 to mid 1900's] or Ophrys speculum ssp. regis-ferdinandii Ophrys speculum ssp. speculum Ophrys speculum ssp. lusitanica in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Algeria Corsica - France Greece Israel Jordan Lebanon Libya Portugal Sardinia - Italy Sicily - Italy Spain Tunisia Turkey

General Information

Ferdinand's Ophrys {King of Bulgaria mid 1800 to mid 1900's] is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Algeria, France, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey.

Altitude

1200 - 1200 m

2500

Flower Size

3.2 - 3.2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.