Spiranthes aestivalis

Also known as: The Summer Flowering Spiranthes or Triorchis plantaginea Spiranthes latifolia Ophrys aestiva in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Algeria Austria Belgium France Germany Hungary Italy Morocco Netherlands Spain Switzerland

General Information

The Summer Flowering Spiranthes is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Algeria, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

Altitude

1 - 1400 m

2500

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 erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.