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.
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.