Calanthe madagascariensis
Also known as: The Madagascar Calanthe or Calanthe repens Calanthe warpuri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Madagascar Calanthe is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
600 - 2100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.75 - 3.75 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 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 lance shaped oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
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.
