Calanthe vestita
Pronunciation: Ka-lan-thee ves-tee-tuh
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Name: The clothed calanthe
Plant Type:
- orchid
- epiphyte, terrestrial
Height to: 42"
Width to: 36"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
Bloom Season:
- mid winter
- late winter
Bloom Description: The clothed calanthe (calanthe vestita) bears arching racemes, to 36" long, of up to 12 white or pale rose-pink flowers, 2" across, with red to rose pink or magenta lips
Soil Type: The clothed calanthe (calanthe vestita) prefers coarse, well drained, humus rich soil in a sheltered site
Pests and Diseases: The clothed calanthe (calanthe vestita) is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, aphids and whiteflies are problems under glass. Fungal spots as well as cymbidium mosaic
Propagation: Divide the clothed calanthe (calanthe vestita) in early spring as new growth appears
Native to: The clothed calanthe (calanthe vestita) is native to burma, thailand, cambodia, laos, vietnam, indonesia
Notes for Identification: The clothed calanthe (calanthe vestita) is a deciduous, terrestrial orchid. source: the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants pin it
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USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
Submitted by: Pectiwiccan
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Located in: Epiphytes and Terrestrials