Medium
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Ophrys apifera
Species · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Ophrys apifera is
Server-rendered factual summary — what AI Overviews and Perplexity quote when answering questions about this plant.
Ophrys apifera is a species in the Ophrys genus, commonly called Bee orchid, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Its native range is Mediterranean grasslands. 1 public specimen of Ophrys apifera are catalogued on collecto.rs across 1 collector. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of partial sun, medium watering frequency, warm temperature range, and high humidity. Explore other Ophrys species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
- Rank
- Species
- Genus
- Ophrys
- Species
- apifera
- Common name
- Bee orchid
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Native range
- Mediterranean grasslands
- Collectors on collecto.rs
- 1
- Public specimens
- 1
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- High
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
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Warm
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High
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Collectors
People growing Ophrys apifera
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Questions
Frequently asked about Ophrys apifera
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Ophrys apifera?
Ophrys apifera is a species in the Ophrys genus. Commonly known as Bee orchid, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mediterranean grasslands. Collectors on collecto.rs track 1 public specimen across 1 collector.
How do you care for Ophrys apifera?
Across 1 public specimen on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Ophrys apifera is Partial sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity.
How rare is Ophrys apifera?
Ophrys apifera is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Ophrys apifera called?
Ophrys apifera is also known as Ophrys apifera, Ophrys botteronii, Ophrys apifera f. curviflora, Ophrys apifera subsp. muteliae, and Ophrys apifera subsp. friburgensis.
Where can I see real photos of Ophrys apifera?
Browse public Ophrys apifera collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by 1 collector. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Ophrys apifera on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Ophrys apifera, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Ophrys apifera collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.