Calanthe musa-amanii

Also known as: Musa Aman's Calanthe in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Musa Aman's Calanthe is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Malaysian Chief Minister of Sabah.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

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.