Calanthe arcuata

Also known as: The Arched Inflorescence Calanthe or Calanthe puberula var. caudatilabellata Calanthe arcuata var. brevifolia Calanthe caudatilabella Calanthe arcuata ssp. caudatilabella Calanthe caudatilabella var. latiloba Calanthe arcuata ssp. arcuata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China

General Information

The Arched Inflorescence Calanthe is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China.

Altitude
1400 - 3100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3.4 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, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Spring

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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