Growth Cycle
The growth cycle differs from most other European orchids. Between July and August the flowering stem begins to grow. At this time, no leaves are visible. Between late August and early October, the leaves develop next to the flowering stem. They survive the winter and grow until the beginning of summer when they wither.The next flowering stem then grows from the center of the withered rosette of leaves .
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