Calanthe triplicata

Also known as: White Crane Orchid or Christmas Lily Black Orchid (Australia) Scrub Lily (Australia) in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Fiji India Indonesia Madagascar New Caledonia New South Wales - Australia Queensland - Australia Thailand

General Information

White Crane Orchid is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Fiji, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, New Caledonia, Australia, and Thailand.

Plant Description

Grows to 0.4-100cm. Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 12-80cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-13cm

Substrate(s)

• Fine
• Bark
• Charcoal
• Treefern
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 254mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 62% to 79%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 16C to 27C, highest in March (18C to 27C) and lowest in January (16C to 25C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually and in Spring.