Calanthe graciliflora

Also known as: The Graceful Flowered Calanthe or Calanthe graciliflora var. xuefengensis Calanthe hamata Calanthe graciliflora f. jiangxiensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Anhui - China Fujian - China Guangdong - China Hong Kong Hunan - China Japan

General Information

The Graceful Flowered Calanthe is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China, Hong Kong and Japan.

Altitude
600 - 1500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped 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.

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