Calanthe labrosa

Also known as: The Lip or Calanthidium labrosum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China Thailand

General Information

The Lip is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic 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.