Calanthe balansae

Also known as: The Balansa Calanthe or Calanthe saccifera in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: New Caledonia

General Information

The Balansa Calanthe is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Caledonia. It is named after the Uruguayan Plant Collector in the 19th century.

Altitude

400 - 800 m

2500

Flower Size

1.3 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at low to 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.