Photo of Calanthe tricarinata flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Calanthe tricarinata

Also Known As

  • Hardy Calanthe Orchid

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

  • H: 10"-15"
  • W: 10"-15"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Calanthe tricarinata plant details

Calanthe tricarinata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring burgundy, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calanthe tricarinata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, red, white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, rare, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe tricarinata

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest calanthes with spikes of yellow-green flowers with a burgundy, red, yellow and white lip in spring. The lip of the flower is elaborately frilled which helps explain the Japanese name "sarumen" calanthe meaning "monkey face." Foliage is evergreen in milder climates but can go dormant in colder areas. Rare but easy to grow. Virus-free plants from flasked seedlings.
Blooms: spring, yellow-green w/ red, attractive pleated foliage Zone 6-9. 12", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Calanthe tricarinata plant

How to Grow Calanthe tricarinata

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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