Calanthe kinabaluensis

Also known as: The Mount Kinabalu Calanthe or Calanthe cuneata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Mount Kinabalu Calanthe is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Mountain in Borneo.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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.