Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Red Selections]

Also Known As

Calanthe 'Kojima Red'
Calanthe Kojima Red Selections
Kojima Red Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Kojima Red Selections Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Orchid
Red Selections Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Terrestrial Orchid

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Red Selections] plant details

Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Red Selections] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring bronze, chartreuse, orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Red Selections]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze, chartreuse, orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe Kojima hybrid [Kojima Red Selections]

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kojima Red produces ten inch spikes of highly fragrant bright red to orange flowers and pleated foliage in spring. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Vigorous blooming size plants. Calanthe are hardy terrestrial orchids for classic shade garden conditions. They are relatively easy to grow in rich, well-drained soils in part shade.