Calanthe aristulifera

Also known as: The Small Spike Calanthe or Calanthe elliptica Calanthe kirishimensis Calanthe furcata f. raishaensis Calanthe raishaensis Calanthe aristulifera var. kirishimensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Japan

General Information

The Small Spike Calanthe is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Japan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.