heath spotted orchid
Also known as: Adam-and-Eve
A terrestrial orchid with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves which may have brown or purple spots. The flowers, in spikes 5-10cm long, from mid-spring to late summer, may be white, pink, pale purple or purplish red, with darker spots and streaks
Scientific classification
- Species
- heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)
- Genus
- Dactylorhiza
- Family
- Orchidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of heath spotted orchid
Distribution map
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of heath spotted orchid
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heath spotted orchid care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, tidy if necessary
Propagation
PropagationBy division in early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, leafy soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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