Calanthe candida

Calanthe candida

Native to:
Mauritius | Réunion

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Calanthe
Species:
Calanthe candida

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination; typically propagated via division or tissue culture rather than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI