Fly Orchid

Also known as

Arachnites musciflorus, Epipactis myodes, Malaxis myodes, Ophrys ambusta, Ophrys insectifera apiculata, Ophrys insectifera bombifera, Ophrys insectifera dubia, Ophrys insectifera longibracteata, Ophrys insectifera luteomarginata, Ophrys insectifera myodes, Ophrys insectifera ochroleuca, Ophrys insectifera parviflora, Ophrys insectifera rotundata, Ophrys insectifera subbombifera, Ophrys insectifera subinsectifera, Ophrys insectifera tytecana, Ophrys insectifera virescens, Ophrys insectifera viridiflora, Ophrys muscaria, Ophrys muscifera, Ophrys muscifera apiculata, Ophrys muscifera bombifera, Ophrys muscifera dubia, Ophrys muscifera longibracteata, Ophrys muscifera ochroleuca, Ophrys muscifera parviflora, Ophrys muscifera rotundata, Ophrys muscifera subbombifera, Ophrys muscifera virescens, Ophrys muscifera viridiflora, Ophrys musciflora, Ophrys myodes, Orchis muscaria, Orchis muscifera, Orchis musciflora and Orchis myodes

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ophrys insectifera

Genus

Ophrys

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Fly Orchid

💦 Water

How often to water your Fly Orchid

Fly 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Fly Orchid in your home

Fly 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fly Orchid in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fly Orchid

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fly Orchid: repot after 2X growth

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 Fly Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Fly 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

Fly Orchid may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fly Orchid is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fly Orchid can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Fly Orchid, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.