Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calanthe

Species:

Calanthe × porphyrea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchids require symbiotic fungi for germination in nature; propagation typically via division of pseudobulbs.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI