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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

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    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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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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    Calanthe triplicata

    aka Christmas Orchid, Thrice Folded Calanthe, White Crane Orchid

    Plant Type

    Orchid

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calanthe triplicata close-up, flower by Larsen Twins Orchids
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    Calanthe tricarinata

    aka Hardy Calanthe Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Calanthe tricarinata flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Calanthe Kojima hybrids [Orange Selections]

    aka Calanthe Kojima Orange Selections, Kojima Orange Selections Hardy Calanthe Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calanthe Kojima hybrids [Orange Selections] flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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