Calanthe polyantha

Calanthe polyantha

Native to:
New Guinea

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, brown, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; typically propagated by division in cultivation.

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