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Serapias Neglecta

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What is the plant

Serapias neglecta, the scarce tongue-orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to southern Europe.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Easy

Water
Serapias need special care especially when it comes to watering. Dormant tubers are very sensitive to moisture and tubers rot easily. Very young plants, when the new shoots first appear also die from over watering.
Fertilizer
They do need more light than Soft-canes, well-drained soil with some organic matter and some slow release fertilizer.
Popularity
4 people already have this plant 3 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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