Serapias olbia

Also known as: The Olbia Serapias or Serapias vomeracea var. olbia Serapias olbia h.v. gregaria Serapias cordigera ssp. olbia in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: France Italy Spain

General Information

The Olbia Serapias is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to France, Italy and Spain. It is named after the an ancient town in southern France now known as Hyeres.

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.