
Fan-lipped Orchid
Also known as
Anacamptis collina fedtschenkoi, Anacamptis collina flavescens, Anacamptis collina laxispicata, Anacamptis dulukae, Anacamptis dulukii, Orchis chlorotica, Orchis collina, Orchis collina chlorotica, Orchis collina fedtschenkoi, Orchis collina flavescens, Orchis collina purpurea, Orchis dulukae, Orchis fedtschenkoi, Orchis leucoglossa, Orchis papilionacea chlorotica, Orchis saccata, Orchis saccata fedtschenkoi, Orchis saccata flavescens, Orchis saccata orbicularis, Orchis sparsiflora, Vermeulenia chlorotca, Vermeulenia collina leucoglossa, Vermeulenia fedtschenkoi and Vermeulenia saccata
Taxonomy
Anacamptis collina
Anacamptis
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Fan-lipped Orchid

How often to water your Fan-lipped Orchid

every 9
Fan-lipped Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Fan-lipped Orchid in your home

a window
Fan-lipped Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fan-lipped Orchid in your home š”.

How to fertilize Fan-lipped Orchid

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fan-lipped Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Fan-lipped Orchid prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Fan-lipped Orchid may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Fan-lipped Orchid
Fan-lipped Orchid
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
