Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calanthe

Species:

Calanthe alba

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid; typically propagated by division rather than seed. Seed germination requires mycorrhizal association and is difficult without laboratory conditions.

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