Cephalanthera damasonium, the white helleborine, is a species of orchid. It is widespread across much of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Cephalanthera damasonium is the type species of the genus Cephalanthera. Cephalanthera damasonium is a herbaceous plant, reaching a maximum height of about 60 cm. Leaves are ovate, becoming narrower higher up the stem, with parallel venation. It has white flowers which never fully open. Each shoot can carry up to 16 flowers. Across its range this species flowers May–June.
Violet Helleborine Care
Cephalanthera Damasonium
What is the plant
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Lighting
Shade
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water deeply and regularly. Keep moist.
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.
Soil
Grows in fertile, organically rich, continuously moist to boggy soils.
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Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.
Container
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.
Popularity
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