Dactylorhiza Incarnata
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Description
Dactylorhiza Incarnata, also known as Early Marsh Orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and can be found growing in wet meadows, marshes, and fens. This plant can grow up to a height of 30-60 cm and has a pink-purple colored flower that blooms from May to July.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Monocotyledonae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza |
Appearance
The Dactylorhiza Incarnata has a single stem that is covered in small green leaves. The flower of this plant is pink-purple in color and has a distinctive lip-shaped lower petal. The flower spike can grow up to 30 cm in length and can have up to 50 flowers. The leaves of this plant are oval-shaped and can grow up to 20 cm in length.
Care Guide
Water: Dactylorhiza Incarnata requires a moist environment and should be watered regularly, especially during the growing season.Fertilization: This plant does not require fertilization.Soil: Dactylorhiza Incarnata prefers a moist soil that is rich in organic matter.Sunlight: This plant prefers partial shade and should not be exposed to direct sunlight.Hardiness Zones: This plant can survive in hardiness zones 4-7.
Common Pests & Diseases
Dactylorhiza Incarnata is susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and rust. It can also be affected by aphids and spider mites.
Habitat
Dactylorhiza Incarnata is native to Europe and Asia and can be found growing in wet meadows, marshes, and fens. It prefers a moist environment and can grow in soils that are rich in organic matter.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Dactylorhiza Incarnata be grown in a pot?
A: Yes, it can be grown in a pot, but it requires a moist environment and should be watered regularly.Q: Does Dactylorhiza Incarnata require fertilization?
A: No, it does not require fertilization.Q: What is the blooming period of Dactylorhiza Incarnata?
A: The blooming period of this plant is from May to July.Q: In what type of soil does Dactylorhiza Incarnata grow best?
A: This plant prefers a moist soil that is rich in organic matter.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Dactylorhiza Incarnata:
- Dactylorhiza Fuchsii
- Dactylorhiza Majalis
- Dactylorhiza Maculata
- Dactylorhiza Sambucina
References
- “Dactylorhiza incarnata.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Mar. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dactylorhiza_incarnata.
- “Plant Profile for Dactylorhiza incarnata (early marsh orchid).” USDA Plants, plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=DAIN.
- Stace, Clive. New Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press, 2019.
