Calanthe rhodochila

Calanthe rhodochila

Native to:
Bismarck Archipelago | Maluku | New Guinea | Solomon Is.

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
pink, rose, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination and are typically propagated through sterile culture or division.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI