Calanthe
Genus
Also called Christmas orchids, Alismorchis
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“calanthe orchids are very easy-to-grow shade perennials” — Calanthe | Calanthe Orchid | Calanthe Orchid for Sale
“The plants are best grown in rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils in part-shade” — Calanthe (Christmas Orchids, Prayer Plants) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“If grown indoors, the plant should be watered every week or two” — Calanthe (Christmas Orchids, Prayer Plants) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Soil pH 6.5-7.5” — Common Christmas orchid (Calanthe triplicata) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Th
“Christmas Orchids are winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-9” — Calanthe (Christmas Orchids, Prayer Plants) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Prepare a planting hole approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 in) in diameter and about 15 cm (6 in) deep.” — Calanthe - Guide | Gartenwerkstatt Schreiner
“Prepare a planting hole approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 in) in diameter and about 15 cm (6 in) deep.” — Calanthe - Guide | Gartenwerkstatt Schreiner
“Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division” — Calanthe (Christmas Orchids, Prayer Plants) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Divide and repot the plants yearly, placing one to several pseudobulbs in each pot.” — Calanthe
“In spring, remove the old leaves to allow the new shoots to emerge and develop without obstruction.” — Calanthe - Guide | Gartenwerkstatt Schreiner
“Taiwan Calanthe is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.” — Taiwan Calanthe Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
Who grows this
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1 cultivar
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian