Burnt-tip Orchid Plant Care
Neotinea ustulata (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
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Neotinea ustulata, the burnt orchid or burnt-tip orchid, is a European terrestrial orchid native to mountains in central and southern Europe, growing at up to 2,400 m (7,900 ft) elevation. The plant is considered Endangered in Great Britain and Least Concern internationally based on IUCN Red List criteria.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Burnt-tip Orchid?
Burnt-tip Orchid grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Burnt-tip Orchid Native To?
What Is the Burnt-tip Orchid?
Burnt-tip Orchid (Neotinea ustulata) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Neotinea genus. Burnt-tip Orchid is native to mountains in central and southern Europe, growing at up to 2,400 m (7,900 ft) elevation. Burnt-tip Orchid is also known as Dark-veined Orchid, Burnt Orchid.
Burnt-tip Orchid displays a clumping, terrestrial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Burnt-tip Orchid produces small, delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Burnt-tip Orchid Need?
Burnt-tip Orchid thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Burnt-tip Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Burnt-tip Orchid?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Burnt-tip Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Burnt-tip Orchid?
Repot every 1-2 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 Burnt-tip Orchid?
Burnt-tip Orchid can be propagated through division, seed sowing. Similar propagation techniques also apply to milky neotinea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Burnt-tip Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Burnt-tip 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 Burnt-tip Orchid?
Burnt-tip 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.
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Burnt-tip 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 Neotinea genus — compare its care with other Neotinea species on PlantoScan.
Neotinea is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Burnt-tip Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Neotinea ustulata (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase, family Orchidaceae (first published in Lindleyana 12: 122 (1997)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Burnt-tip 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.
- 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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