Calanthe biloba

Also known as: The Two Lobed Calanthe or Calanthe biloba var. treutleri Calanthe biloba var. diptera Calanthe biloba var. obtusata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China Thailand

General Information

The Two Lobed Calanthe is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China and Thailand. The name refers to the lip.

Altitude
1000 - 2800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 3.5 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 elliptic lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

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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