Calanthe alta
Calanthe alta
- Native to:
- Fiji | Samoa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Calanthe
- Species:
- Calanthe alta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Laboratory propagation typically uses sterile culture techniques.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch