Calanthe angustifolia

Also known as: The Narrow Leafed Calanthe or Styloglossum angustifolium Calanthe angustifolia var. flava Calanthe phajoides Calanthe pumila Calanthe striata var. pumila Alismorkis phajodes Calanthe angustifolia var. sumatrana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malaysia

General Information

The Narrow Leafed Calanthe is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malaysia.

Altitude
1200 - 2300 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped terete shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

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.

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