Calanthe nipponica
Also known as: The Japanese Calanthe or Calanthe trulliformis var. hastata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Japan
General Information
The Japanese Calanthe is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Japan.
Altitude
2600 - 2600 m
0
2500
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
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.
