Orchis Purpurea, The Lady Orchid, 1 Bulb Or Seed Pods & Substrate

Free international tracked shipping from 100 euros of items bought with coupon FREESHIPPING100 Our bulbs are grown in red clay on our farm. We package them in moss for safe travels to you. Our seed pods are harvested at just the right time while still closed yet ripe. We dehydrate them at 35 degrees & put the in plastic seed containers for the perfect condition until use. We sell the red clay substrate 100g which we recommend using, & a sheet of moss which we recommend place on top of the substrate once the seeds are sown. We also recommend buying one 2 year bulb o grow in the same substrate as the seeds, success of germination is significantly higher when a bulb is grown near them, a 2 year old bulb is sufficient, this is because of a relationship with mycorrhizal fungus. How to sow: mix the red clay substrate with potting soil - in a seeding tray 7-10cm thick, water substrate then compact it with your fist. Take the seed pod & crushed it slightly, a fine dust of seeds will come out, once the seeds are out do not touch them. Cover with the moss sheet, then water gently, the water will disperse the seeds more. Place the tray in the fridge for 12 weeks for a chilling time. Take the tray out & place in partial shade spray with water once a week. germination in 8 or 11 months The success of germination is significantly higher when a bulb is grown near them, a 2 year old bulb is sufficient, this is because of a relationship with mycorrhizal fungus. Orchis purpurea, the lady orchid, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Orchis of the family Orchidaceae. Orchis purpurea reaches on average 30-100 centimetres (12-39 in) of height. The leaves are broad & oblong-lanceolate, forming a rosette about the base of the plant & surrounding the flower spike. They are fleshy & bright green, & can be up to 15 cm long. The inflorescence is densely covered with up to 50 flowers. The sepals & upper petals are violaceous or purple (hence the Latin name purpurea of the species). The flower’s labellum is pale pink or white, with a center spotted by clusters of violaceous or purple hairs. It is divided into three lobes; the outer two are small & narrow, & the inner is large, rounded, & heart-shaped. Flowering occurs in late April to June. Orchis Purpurea, The Lady Orchid, 1 Bulb Or Seed Pods & Substrate