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Green-winged Orchid Plant Care
Anacamptis morio (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
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This plant's most striking visual feature is its vibrant pink or purple flowers with distinct hood-shaped petals. Originating from Europe and western Asia, Anacamptis morio is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique coloration and delicate beauty, making it a prized addition to any garden or collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Green-winged Orchid?
Water Green-winged Orchid every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Green-winged Orchid Native To?
- Albania
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- UAE
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
What Is the Green-winged Orchid?
Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Anacamptis genus. Green-winged Orchid is native to Europe, Northern Africa and western Asia. Green-winged Orchid is also known as Green-veined Orchid, Common Orchid.
Green-winged Orchid displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Green-winged Orchid produces colorful spikes of small orchid flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Green-winged Orchid?
Anacamptis morio requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Green-winged Orchid Need?
Green-winged Orchid thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Green-winged Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Green-winged Orchid Prefer?
Anacamptis morio grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Green-winged Orchid prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Green-winged Orchid?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Green-winged Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Green-winged Orchid?
Feed Green-winged Orchid every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Green-winged Orchid?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Green-winged Orchid?
Green-winged Orchid can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bug orchid plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Green-winged Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Green-winged Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Green-winged Orchid?
Green-winged Orchid is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Green-winged Orchid Need?
Green-winged Orchid grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Green-winged Orchid is native to Europe, Northern Africa and western Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Green-winged Orchid is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anacamptis genus — compare its care with other Anacamptis species on PlantoScan.
Anacamptis is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Green-winged Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Anacamptis Species
Other Anacamptis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anacamptis morio (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase, family Orchidaceae (first published in Lindleyana 12: 120 (1997)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Green-winged Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Oleksandr Shynder, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 6a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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