Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calanthe

Species:

Calanthe tuberculosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Asymbiotic propagation possible in sterile culture.

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