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.
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
- 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.