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