Dactylorhiza maculata - Keyflower

continental : We suggest a quite sheltered location, so that the plant can be exposed to sunrays only during the coolest hours of the day.
Let's grow the the Dactylorhiza maculata in the garden; they aren't afraid of the cold weather.

alpine : Locate this plant in a partially shaded place, where it is exposed to sunrays during the coolest hours of the day.
During the summer months we can grow these plants outdoors without needing to protect them.

mediterranean : We suggest to locate these plants in bright places, where they can receive direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day.
We suggest growing the the Dactylorhiza maculata in the garden, because they are rustic problems.

continental : The Dactylorhiza maculata needs very frequent watering; during this period of the year we advise watering even every 0-1 weeks using 3-4 glasses of water, trying to keep the substratum always slightly damp.

alpine : We advise frequent watering, every 1-2 weeks using 2-3 glasses of water, so that the soil is always a bit humid.

mediterranean : The watering must be very regular and frequent, using 4-5 glasses of water, so that the soil is always slightly damp, avoiding excesses and water stagnation. A good rule is to wet every 0-0 weeks.

Fertilize Dactylorhiza maculata : During the summer period we suggest giving the plants a specific fertilizer for orchids, every 15-20 days, by mixing it in the irrigating water. Orchid roots don’t’ like water rich in mineral salts, therefore it is best to avoid leaving them in fertilizing solution for long.

Pests Dactylorhiza maculata : Intervene with insecticide treatments only when there are insects; avoid ruining the flowers.