Calanthe discolor var. amamiana

Calanthe discolor var. amamiana

Native to:
Nansei-shoto

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Calanthe
Species:
Calanthe discolor var. amamiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungal association for germination in nature; laboratory propagation requires sterile asymbiotic or symbiotic culture techniques.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch