two-coloured calanthe
Also known as: Japanese hardy orchid
A terrestrial orchid with oblong, evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves up to 30cm long. In spring it produces sprays of up to 10 brown and white flowers, variably-flushed with green or pale pink
Scientific classification
- Species
- two-coloured calanthe (Calanthe discolor)
- Genus
- Calanthe
- Family
- Orchidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of two-coloured calanthe
Distribution map
Japan, Korea, China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of two-coloured calanthe
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two-coloured calanthe care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
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Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in terrestrial orchid compost in bright, filtered light with high humidity. Outdoors grow in coarse, well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sheltered site in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Under glass prone to mealybugs, orchid scale insect, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids; outdoors protect from slugs and snails
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