Himantoglossum calcaratum

Also known as: The Spurred Himantoglossum or Himantoglossum jankae Himantoglossum calcaratum ssp. jankae Himantoglossum calcaratum ssp. calcaratum Himantoglossum jankae var. calcaratum Loroglossum caprinum var. calcaratum Himantoglossum jankae ssp. calcaratum Aceras hircinum var. calcaratum Himantoglossum caprinum ssp. jankae Loroglossum hircinum var. calcaratum Himantoglossum hircinum var. calcaratum Himantoglossum caprinum var. calcaratum Himantoglossum caprinum ssp. calcaratum Himantoglossum hircinum ssp. calcaratum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bulgaria Greece

General Information

The Spurred Himantoglossum is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bulgaria and Greece.

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

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.