Calanthe hololeuca

Also known as: The Completely White Calanthe or Styloglossum hololeucum Styloglossum neohibernicum Calanthe vaupeliana Calanthe neocaledonica Calanthe neohibernica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: New Caledonia

General Information

The Completely White Calanthe is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Caledonia.

Altitude

260 - 600 m

2500

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at low 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.