Calanthe densiflora

Calanthe densiflora

Native to:
Bangladesh | China | Hainan | India | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Asymbiotic germination on specialized media possible in laboratory conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI