Red Helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra)
Cephalanthera rubra, the Red Helleborine, is a terrestrial orchid known for its vibrant pink to red flowers, thriving in European and Asian woodlands.
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Sunlight
Prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight. Avoid direct, intense sun.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
Soil
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH. Often found in calcareous soils.
Temperature
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures, with a distinct dormancy period in winter.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilization. Use a very dilute, balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly in spring if needed.
Care Requirements
Prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight. Avoid direct, intense sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH. Often found in calcareous soils.
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures, with a distinct dormancy period in winter.
Ideal growing range: 15-25 °C
Outdoor
Requires minimal fertilization. Use a very dilute, balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly in spring if needed.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.5 m
Spread
0.1-0.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Yes
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusCephalanthera
- speciesCephalanthera rubra
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No