Ophrys forestieri grow and care – herbaceous rhizome of the genus Ophrys also known as Ophrys fusca forestieri, Ophrys forestieri perennial deciduous plant used as ornamental cut flower plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-9.
Leaves color green grow in linear shape.
Ophrys forestieri flower
Flower shape looks like female bees and attract male bees, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence, some of the orchid pollinate in self-pollination, the flowers are small 0.5-4 cm, and flower color the 3 sepals green-yellow, the lip color can be: black-brown-purple with purple-white, flowers have hair.
Ophrys forestieri for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Ophrys forestieri growing and care:
Calcareous soil (alkaline), well-drained soil, bloom in moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction (rhizome)
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes (much easier)
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Hard to grow it outside the wild
Planting season:
Spring or autumn (in warmer climate) and artificial all year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
In the middle of the summer
How to prune:
Old leaves
Size of the plant?
10-50 cm, 4-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer, in hot climate Winter / Spring
General information about the flower:
Sepals color green-yellow, the lip color can be: black-brown with purple-blue, flowers have hair, flower attract male bees, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence, some of the orchid pollinate in self-pollination, the flowers are small 0.5-4 cm
Scientific name:
Ophrys forestieri