Dactylorhiza maculata - Keyflower

continental : Let’s water every 1-2 weeks, so that the substratum is always quite moist. If the temperatures are very harsh, during the winter, it isn’t necessary to water. Wet with 9375-9376 glasses of water.

alpine : We advise watering the the Dactylorhiza maculata regularly, but not too often, keeping the soil damp, using 9374-9375 glasses of water; during this period of the year watering every 2-3 weeks could be enough.

mediterranean : The Dactylorhiza maculata always asks for a slightly moist soil: therefore we should water often, about every 0-1 weeks, wetting the substratum deep down. Normally 9376-9377 glasses of water are used.

continental : The Dactylorhiza maculata can bear some hours during the day of direct sunlight, but it is best to locate it in a partially shady place.
We suggest, during the coldest months of the year, to grow these plants in a sheltered place, where the freezing is not too intense.

alpine : A partially shaded place is advisable, where the the Dactylorhiza maculata is exposed to direct solar rays only for a few hours daily.
These plants can stand short frosts, but during the coldest months of the year we suggest covering them with a non-woven fabric, or move them to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, directly exposed to solar rays for a few hours a day.
The Dactylorhiza maculata can stand the cold, therefore it can be planted in full ground in the garden.

Fertilize Dactylorhiza maculata : In the winter it’s not necessary to fertilize orchids.

Pests Dactylorhiza maculata : During cold months parasites are unlikely to develop; if necessary apply a mineral oil treatment against cochineals.