Orchis militaris

Owned by Old Man Hayward (@old-man-hayward).

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Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Military orchid
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Orchid
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Partial Shade

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Caroline
Natural Habitat Location
Dry grasslands and woodlands in Europe

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Military orchid
Orchis militaris by old-man-hayward

Orchis

militaris

Common NameMilitary orchid
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Orchid
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Partial Shade

Origin & Source

Acquisition SourceCaroline
Natural Habitat LocationDry grasslands and woodlands in Europe

Collection Context

Quantity
1