Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)
Orchis mascula, the Early Purple Orchid, is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe and North Africa, featuring vibrant magenta-pink flowers in spring.
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Sunlight
Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Soil
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix suitable for orchids or woodland plants is ideal.
Temperature
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.
Avoid direct, intense sun.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Avoid waterlogging.
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix suitable for orchids or woodland plants is ideal.
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
Ideal range 10-20°C.
Outdoor
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.6 m
Spread
0.1-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Yes
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusOrchis
- speciesOrchis mascula
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No