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
Ophrys insectifera
Ophrys
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Fly Orchid
Water
How often to water your Fly Orchid
every 9
Fly 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Fly Orchid in your home
a window
Fly 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 Fly Orchid in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fly 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 Fly Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
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 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 Fly Orchid
Fly Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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