Orchis punctulata

Also known as: The Small Dotted Orchis or Orchis sepulchralis Orchis schelkownikowii Orchis steveniana Orchis punctulata ssp. schelkownikowii Orchis punctulata var. sepulchralis Aceras fragrans Orchis punctulata ssp. sepulchralis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Cyprus Greece Iraq Israel Jordan Turkey

General Information

The Small Dotted Orchis is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Cyprus, Greece, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Turkey.

Altitude
1 - 1400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.75 - 2.75 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 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 thick erect, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Winter

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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.

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