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A terrestrial orchid native to Japanese mountains, with elegant spring flower spikes.
Calanthe is a large genus of about 220 terrestrial orchid species distributed across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Madagascar. In Japan the native Calanthe discolor (ebine) is the most familiar wild orchid, its common name meaning 'shrimp root' after the jointed appearance of the pseudobulbs. Plants are deciduous or evergreen with large, pleated leaves; upright flowering stems bear many flowers in spring (April–May) in colors including white, pink, purple, yellow, and brown. They prefer bright dappled shade, temperatures of 15–28°C, and humus-rich, well-draining soil with consistent moisture. Japanese native species are cold-hardy and widely grown as woodland garden plants as well as potted orchids.
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Origen
Asia, Australia, Africa, and Madagascar, including Japan
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
20-40cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
50〜70%
−
Can be planted in ground
Partial shade
Spring blooming
Survives Japanese winter
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Calanthe es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 50〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Calanthe es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Calanthe típicamente alcanza 20-40cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Calanthe se alimenta de: −. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Calanthe varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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