Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calanthe

Species:

Calanthe rosea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination; typically propagated through division rather than seed in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI