Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera)
Ophrys apifera, the Bee Orchid, is a terrestrial orchid renowned for its flower's uncanny resemblance to a female bee, attracting male bees for pollination.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Water moderately during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Soil
Well-drained, alkaline, chalky or sandy soil.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Needs bright light for best flowering.
Water moderately during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Avoid waterlogging; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, alkaline, chalky or sandy soil.
Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.
Tolerates cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.
Outdoor
Generally not required.
Over-fertilizing is harmful; use very diluted orchid feed if necessary.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.5 m
Spread
0.1-0.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Yes, in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Basal rosette
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusOphrys
- speciesOphrys apifera
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No