Calanthe Takane Hybrids

Also Known As

Calanthe 'Takane'
Takane Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Takane Hardy Terrestrial Orchid

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-9a

Calanthe Takane Hybrids plant details

Calanthe Takane Hybrids is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring apricot, cream, orange, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 Takane Hybrids

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, cream, orange, pink and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, pleated leaves, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calanthe Takane Hybrids

USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
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

The Takane Hybrids are crosses between C. sieboldii and C. discolor, producing a range of pastel shades, mostly pale yellows and creams with contrasting lips and petals. 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.