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.
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.