Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calanthe

Species:

Calanthe decora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid; requires mycorrhizal association for germination and growth. Dust-like seeds lack endosperm.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI