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    • 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

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, yellow-green w/ red, attractive pleated foliage Zone 6-9. 12", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    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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