Longbract frog orchid
Dactylorhiza viridis
The Longbract frog orchid is a temperamental terrestrial orchid that requires very specific conditions, including cool temperatures, excellent drainage, and a mycorrhizal-rich growing medium. It thrives in partial shade to full sun in rocky or grassy alpine habitats and does not adapt well to typical container growing. This is a specialist plant best suited to experienced alpine or native orchid growers.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 18″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
Temperature
-25° – 75°F
Mature Spread
up to 6″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Philippe THOMAS (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.