Orchis brancifortii

Also known as: Brancifort's Orchis or Orchis brancifortii f. maculata Orchis quadripunctata lusus obscura Orchis quadripunctata f. macrochila Orchis quadripunctata f. brancifortii Orchis quadripunctata ssp. brancifortii Anacamptis quadripunctata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

Brancifort's Orchis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. It is named after the Sicilian Prince and protector of Bivona-Bernardi in the 19th century.

Altitude

1 - 1300 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at low to 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.