Common spotted orchid
Dactylorhiza fuchsii
Common spotted orchid is a specialist terrestrial orchid that requires consistently moist, alkaline to neutral soil and partial shade to thrive. It forms a mycorrhizal relationship with soil fungi, so avoid sterilized potting mixes and disturbing the root zone unnecessarily. Best suited to outdoor rock gardens or wildflower meadows rather than indoor cultivation.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged; Reduce Watering During Dormancy
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-60° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 19, 2018 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.