Calanthe rhodochila
Calanthe rhodochila
a small-to-medium-sized terrestrial or low-epiphytic orchid native to the montane mist forests of Maluku, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It features pleated leaves and dense winter clusters of many-flowered inflorescences.
Habitat and Origin
Region: Moluccas, New Guinea, and Solomon Islands.
Elevation: Found growing at altitudes of 850 to 2,300 meters.
Growth habit: Cool-to-warm growing terrestrial or low epiphyte found in wet mist forests.
Culture and Care
Temperature: Cool to warm conditions, matching its high-elevation tropical forest origins.
Light: Bright, filtered shade with protection from direct, harsh midday sun.
Watering: Needs regular, even moisture during active growth periods. Reduce water when growth slows or after flowering, ensuring the medium never completely dries out or stays soggy.
Media: A well-draining, moisture-retentive terrestrial or epiphyte mix.
Culture
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