Calanthe whiteana

Also known as: White's Calanthe or Calanthe wardii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China

General Information

White's Calanthe is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China. It is named after the English Woman Plant Collector in India in the 19th century.

Altitude

1000 - 1800 m

2500

Flower Size

1.8 - 1.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 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 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.