Neottia nidus-avis grows to 40 cm (16 in) tall and each shoot can carry up to 60 flowers. Plants are not in any part green, deriving all their nutrition from a mycorrhizal fungus in the soil/litter, which in turn derives nutrition from the roots of trees. Plants are generally beige-brown, though sometimes yellowish or white forms are discovered. The flower labellum splits and strongly diverges at its lower end. This species of orchid can be hard to spot, being camouflaged against the leaf litter. Across Europe, this species flowers May-June.
Bird's-nest Orchid Care
neottia nidus avis
Other names: Bird Orchid, The Orchid Nest
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
-3°C - 10°C
hardiness zone
9 - 11
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Should be dry to medium.
Pruning
Deadhead wilted blooms regularly to encourage continued blooming.
Sunlight
Bird’s nest orchid is found primarily in the deep shade of birch and yew forests
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Soil
Poor soils and dry soils are tolerated. Avoid rich fertile soils to prevent excess foliage and fewer flowers.
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