Dactylorhiza purpurea - Keyflower

Fertilization Dactylorhiza purpurea : In the autumnal period let’s fertilize our orchids sporadically, every 30-40 days. We should avoid excessive fertilizations during those periods with very short days, to avoid stimulating the plants which tend to have short periods of vegetative rest.

continental : We can grow the the Dactylorhiza purpurea in a place where it can receive a few hours a day of direct sunlight, but where it is protected from the sun during most of the day.
In autumn these plants are grown in the garden; they can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without problems.

alpine : Locate this plant in a partially shaded place, where it can receive a few hous of direct solar light.
Autumn temperatures are easily tolerated by the the Dactylorhiza purpurea which usually doesn’t get damaged by short freezing; if the temperatures should go below -5°C, let’s protect our plant with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : We suggest a pretty sheltered location, so that the plant can receive direct solar rays only during the coolest hours of the day.
The Dactylorhiza purpurea can stand temperatures a few degrees under zero, therefore they can be usually cultivated as garden plants.

continental : Let’s water every 0-1 weeks with 1-2 glasses of water, or even more often if the weather is hot and dry; we should always try to keep the ground slightly damp.

alpine : Water regularly, every 1-2 weeks, wetting the soil thoroughly by using 0-1 glasses of water and keeping it always a bit moist, although avoiding to soak it too much.

mediterranean : For a balanced development these plants need constant and abundant dampness; during this time of year it is good to water frequently, about 2-3 glasses of water at least every 0-0 weeks.

Treatments Dactylorhiza purpurea : Let’s use an anticoccidiosis, only if necessary; it is best to avoid spraying the flowers with the insecticide compound which could ruin them. We should remember to keep the plants in windy and damp place.