Calanthe triplicata
CHRISTMAS ORCHID, THRICE FOLDED CALANTHE
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen orchid

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

Fertilising: Use a specialised orchid fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Calanthe triplicata
CHRISTMAS ORCHID, THRICE FOLDED CALANTHE
Orchidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen orchid

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, cottage & bush designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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