Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)
Dactylorhiza maculata, the Heath Spotted Orchid, is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe and Asia, featuring delicate pink to purple flowers and spotted leaves.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Soil
Requires acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, such as peat or sphagnum moss.
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate climates. Avoid extreme heat.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly with diluted orchid or balanced liquid fertilizer once in spring.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Requires acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, such as peat or sphagnum moss.
Thrives in cool to temperate climates. Avoid extreme heat.
Ideal growing range: 10-20 °C
Outdoor
Fertilize sparingly with diluted orchid or balanced liquid fertilizer once in spring.
Avoid over-fertilization.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.5 m
Spread
0.1-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Yes, in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Basal rosette, lanceolate to ovate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusDactylorhiza
- speciesDactylorhiza maculata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No