- Various genera belong to the orchids
- Types of orchids found in Germany
- Grow orchids in the garden
- Orchid is under nature protection
There are only a few native orchid species in Central Europe. One of the more common types that are also suitable for the garden are the popularly known as orchids. It also comes in several types.
The man orchid is a species of orchid native to us
Various genera belong to the orchids
Orchid is the generic term for a number of native orchids. In addition to the genera Dactylorhiza (about 40 species) and Orchis, there are also some monotypic species such as Gymnadenia.
Types of orchids found in Germany
- Man's Orchid (Orchis mascula)
- Fox's Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
- Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea)
- Broad-leaved orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis)
- Spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)
- Small orchid (Anacamptis morio)
Not all orchid species have the same requirements in terms of location, soil quality and care. To be on the safe side, you should find out what conditions the species of orchid you are planting prefers.
Grow orchids in the garden
All orchid species are hardy and are grown perennial. Most varieties prefer a sunny location. Suitable places for planting orchids are bog beds, flower meadows and flower beds. Orchid feels particularly comfortable in the vicinity of other orchids.
The plant substrate should be nice and crumbly. Mixing in coarse wood chips promotes healthy growth. When caring for orchids, make sure that the bed is always kept slightly moist.
In autumn, dactylorhiza retract and form daughter tubers, on which a winter bud appears. Some of the Orchis species, on the other hand, already withdraw in summer. A rosette grows at the planting site, from which a new orchid will sprout the following spring.
Orchid is under nature protection
In Germany, orchid has become very rare in the wild and is therefore protected. Digging and picking is prohibited.
For planting in the garden, the gardener can use plants from the nursery. These are multiplied in the laboratory.
Most native orchids are not suitable for keeping in the garden. An exception is the orchid, which also develops well outdoors.
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The flowering times of the various orchid species fall on different times. Some species start flowering as early as May, while others do not show their first flowers until the end of June. Depending on the species, the flowering period lasts until July or August.