Calanthe puberula

Also known as: The Hairy Calanthe or Paracalanthe reflexa Paracalanthe reflexa var. puberula Calanthe reflexa var. formosana Calanthe similis Calanthe puberula var. okushirensis Calanthe amoena Calanthe reflexa var. okushirensis Calanthe puberula var. reflexa Calanthe puberula var. formosana Calanthe okushirensis Calanthe lepida Calanthe reflexa var. puberula Alismorkis reflexa Calanthe reflexa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bangladesh China Thailand

General Information

The Hairy Calanthe is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bangladesh, China and Thailand.

Altitude

1200 - 3000 m

2500

Flower Size

3 - 3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 22 °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 elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.