Calanthe mannii

Also known as: Mann's Calanthe or Calanthe brachychila Calanthe pusilla Calanthe oblanceolata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China

General Information

Mann's Calanthe is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China. It is named after the German Engineer and Orchid Enthusiast India in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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 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.