Species Orchid, Pink Calanthe

Calantherosea

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calanthe (kal-AN-thee)
Species
rosea (RO-zee-uh)
Synonym
Alismorkis rosea
Limatodes rosea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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