Platanthera ophrydioides

Also known as: The Ophrys or Platanthera ophrydioides ssp. platycorys Platanthera reinii Platanthera platycorys Platanthera ophrydioides f. monophylla Platanthera mandarinorum f. monophylla Platanthera ophrydioides f. australis Platanthera ophrydioides var. australis Platanthera mandarinorum var. ophrydioides Platanthera mandarinorum f. australis Platanthera ophrydioides var. monophylla Platanthera mandarinorum ssp. ophrydioides Platanthera mandarinorum var. monophylla In Japan Yakusima-tidori in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Ophrys is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan.

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Summer

Fragrant:

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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.