Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calanthe

Species:

Calanthe sinica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

As a terrestrial orchid, seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in natural conditions. Laboratory propagation requires sterile culture techniques.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI