bee orchid

How to Grow and Care for bee orchid

bee orchid · Ophrys apifera
Also known as: bee flower

Best in well-drained, gritty, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Plant dormant tubers in autumn, at least 5cm deep. Can be naturalised in fine turf

Watering: Mist lightly and water sparingly, mimic natural limestone moistureSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing bee orchid

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMist lightly and water sparingly, mimic natural limestone moisture
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingNo fertilizer needed; extra nutrients damage delicate orchid roots
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Care Tips

Best in well-drained, gritty, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Plant dormant tubers in autumn, at least 5cm deep. Can be naturalised in fine turf

How to Water bee orchid?

Mist lightly and water sparingly, mimic natural limestone moisture

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bee orchid?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bee orchid?

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What Soil Is Best for bee orchid?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bee orchid?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize bee orchid?

No fertilizer needed; extra nutrients damage delicate orchid roots

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How to Prune bee orchid?

Deadhead as flowers fade

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How to Propagate bee orchid?

Propagate by separating offsets in autumn

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How to Transplant bee orchid?

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How to Care for bee orchid in Winter?

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How to Plant bee orchid?

Best in well-drained, gritty, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Plant dormant tubers in autumn, at least 5cm deep. Can be naturalised in fine turf

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How to Repot bee orchid?

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How to Harvest bee orchid?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of bee orchid

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Attributes of bee orchid

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope, Asia, Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Ophrys apifera
Genus
Ophrys
Family
Orchidaceae
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