Marsh Orchid
Dactylorhiza incarnatafam. Orchidaceae
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Pl. 8E9E — Dactylorhiza incarnata
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Orhidă de pâine (Dactylorhiza incarnata) este un membru al familiei orchideilor, Orchidaceae, și este indigenă în Khabarovsk unde se dezvolte în mediului umed cu tipuri de sustrat liniștit la mediu. Această plantă este cunoscută pentru rădăcinile sale comestibile, făcând-o valoare atât ca mânăstură, cât și ca interes ornamental. O caracteristică distinctivă a Orhidi de pâine este natura sa luminoforă; necesită o cantitate semnificativă de lumină în timp ce poate trivi în diferite tipuri de sustrat, inclusiv sustrate de sâng, medie și argila. Hardinetele sale variază între zonele 6-9, permitând creșteri bune în climaturile temperate.
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What is Marsh Orchid?
Orhidă de pâine (Dactylorhiza incarnata) este un membru al familiei orchideilor, Orchidaceae, și este indigenă în Khabarovsk unde se dezvolte în mediului umed cu tipuri de sustrat liniștit la mediu.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare
Light
9/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-9
Mature size
0.3 m tall
Soil pH
7–7.5
Seasonal calendar
Northern hemisphere · UTC month is September
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For first-time growers
How to grow Marsh Orchid for the first time
8steps
Start with growing Marsh Orchid as a fun and educational project for beginners.
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What you'll need
A small marsh orchid plant or seeds, a pot, good quality potting soil, and water.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late summer when the risk of frost is low.
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Soil and container prep
Use a well-draining pot with light (sandy), medium, or heavy soil. Ensure the container has drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants into the prepared pot or sow seeds in the soil, covering them lightly.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Place the plant in a partially shaded area to avoid direct sunlight.
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Ongoing care
Provide light shade and keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Avoid overwatering.
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Harvest or pruning
After flowering, remove dead flowers but leave the foliage until it naturally yellows to ensure energy for next year’s growth.
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Common mistakes
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The Marsh Orchid's root is edible and can be prepared in various ways. Typically, the roots are dug up and either eaten raw or cooked. They may also be dried for later use. Skip any specific cooking methods to avoid speculation.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe16 regions
native (16)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyRussiaUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia5 regions
native (5)AfghanistanIranIraqKazakhstanMongolia
Broader regions
native:Lebanon-Syria, Chita, Krasnoyarsk, Khabarovsk, Altay, Buryatiya, Czechoslovakia, Irkutsk, Kirgizstan
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