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Calanthe vestita (Calanthe vestita)

Calanthe vestita is a terrestrial orchid species known for its beautiful, long-lasting flowers with hairy sepals and petals.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix, typically containing bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite, is essential.

Temperature

Moderate to warm.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.

Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix, typically containing bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite, is essential.

Temperature

Moderate to warm.

18-25°C during growth, cooler during dormancy.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Diluted orchid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Greenhouse, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

30000

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Synonyms
Alismorkis vestita (Wall. ex Lindl.) Kuntze
Amblyglottis pilosa de Vriese ex Lindl.
Aulostylis papuana Schltr.
Calanthe augusti-reigneri Anon.
Calanthe barberiana Rchb.f.
Calanthe darblayana God.-Leb.
Calanthe hennisii Loher
Calanthe inquilinax Rolfe
Calanthe melinosema Schltr.
Calanthe padangensis Schltr. ex Mansf.
Calanthe papuana (Schltr.) J.J.Sm.
Calanthe pilosa (de Vriese ex Lindl.) Miq.
Calanthe regnieri Rchb.f.
Calanthe stevensiana Regnier ex Rchb.f.
Calanthe stevensii Mottet
Calanthe turneri (B.S.Williams) Rchb.f.
Calanthe williamsii (T.Moore) B.S.Williams
Cytheris griffithii Wight
Phaius vestitus (Wall. ex Lindl.) Rchb.f.
Preptanthe papuana (Schltr.) T.Yukawa & P.J.Cribb
Preptanthe vestita (Wall. ex Lindl.) Rchb.f.
Preptanthe villosa Rchb.f.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyOrchidaceae
  • genusCalanthe
  • speciesCalanthe vestita
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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