Calanthe tricarinata
Calanthe tricarinata
- Native to:
- China | India | Japan | Korea | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | Pakistan | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Calanthe
- Species:
- Calanthe tricarinata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; laboratory propagation uses sterile flasking techniques.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires darkness. * see www.hardyorchidsociety.org.uk; exactly 20°C in darkness gives best germination;