Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy in late summer and autumn. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Common Pyramid Orchid · Common Pyramidal Orchid · Maltese Pyramidal Orchid
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) is a striking terrestrial orchid with a distinctive conical flower spike, native to Europe and North Africa.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light, similar to a south-facing window, but avoid direct midday sun which can scorch leaves. Morning or late afternoon sun is ideal.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during growth. Reduce significantly in dormancy. Ensure excellent drainage.
Chalk, Loam, Sand
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Enjoys average room temperatures during the day (18-25°C) and cooler nights (10-15°C) in winter to encourage flowering.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth. Cease feeding during dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy in late summer and autumn. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage future flowering and prevent energy waste. Cut back to the base of the plant. No other significant pruning is typically required for this species.
Propagation is primarily done through division of established tubers during repotting. Each division should have at least one healthy tuber and some viable shoots.
Seed propagation is challenging and not recommended for home growers.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium breaks down, typically after flowering. Use a well-draining orchid mix. Carefully divide overcrowded tubers, ensuring each section has at least one dormant bud.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Anacamptis |
| Species | Anacamptis pyramidalis |
Similar in genus Anacamptis
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