Dactylorhiza — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Dactylorhiza recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Dactylorhiza euxina
Dactylorhiza euxina
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows in the wild in full sun to light shade in wet meadows, fens and short grassland, on slightly acidic to slightly alkaline and nutrient-rich soil Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid.
Full cultivation guide →Dactylorhiza hatagirea
Dactylorhiza hatagirea
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
In the wild, habitats near the tree-line under Rhododendron campanulatum and Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis), mixed herbaceous meadows, areas having a greater then 25° slope, plus north and northeast aspects are most suitable for the plant's proliferation. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Dactylorhiza incarnata
Dactylorhiza incarnata
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Very easily grown in any good moist soil. Another report says that it requires a deep rich soil. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils.
Full cultivation guide →Dactylorhiza maculata
Dactylorhiza maculata
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils, but it prefers a moist loam and lots of leaf mould. Requires a deep rich soil. Grows well in full sun or partial shade, doing well in a woodland garden.
Full cultivation guide →Dactylorhiza romana
Dactylorhiza romana
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid.
Full cultivation guide →Dactylorhiza salina
Dactylorhiza salina
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid.
Full cultivation guide →Dactylorhiza viridis
Dactylorhiza viridis
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Dactylorhiza viridis is an alpine orchid of the sub-polar region and the high mountains of Europe, eastern Asia, the Himalayan region and Alaska. It survives in intense cold and ice. In Alaska, the temperature may drop to minus 50°c in winter, with severe desiccation during the long winter months, yet the orchid survives.
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