Calanthe alpina

Also known as: The Alpine Calanthe or Calanthe fimbriatomarginata Calanthe fimbriata Calanthe alpina var. fimbriata Calanthe buccinifera Calanthe schlechteri Calanthe alpina var. schlechteri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China Japan

General Information

The Alpine Calanthe is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China and Japan.

Altitude

1500 - 3500 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

Autumn

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.