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Calanthe nipponica

Also Known As

  • Hardy Calanthe Orchid

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Calanthe nipponica plant details

Calanthe nipponica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calanthe nipponica

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, white and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe nipponica

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a rare orchid from high altitude mountains in Japan. The pleated leaves form a rosette surrounding the slender spikes that holds from 6 to 8 flowers in spring. The flowers have white to yellow lips surrounded by lime green tepals. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings. Vigorous blooming size plants. Calanthes are hardy terrestrial orchids for classic shade garden conditions. They are relatively easy to grow in rich, well-drained soils in part shade.

Gardening facts about Calanthe nipponica plant

How to Grow Calanthe nipponica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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