Aegean Bee Orchid
Taxonomy
Ophrys argolica subsp. aegaea
Ophrys
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Aegean Bee Orchid
How often to water your Aegean Bee Orchid
every 9
Aegean Bee Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Finding light for Aegean Bee Orchid in your home
a window
Aegean Bee Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Aegean Bee 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aegean Bee Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Aegean Bee Orchid
Aegean Bee Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.