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Calochilus
Photo: Donald Hobern from Canberra, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeterrestrial orchid

“These small to medium-sized orchids are prized by collectors and naturalists” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

Days to maturity365–547.5 days

“Days to maturity: 365-730 (2-3 years from tuber to flowering maturity)” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

Lightpartial shade to dappled sunlight

“Sun: Partial shade to dappled sunlight, 3-4 hours of indirect light daily” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

WaterKeep soil consistently moist during growing season but never waterlogged

“Water: Keep soil consistently moist during growing season but never waterlogged” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

Hardiness zones9b-11

“Thrives in zones 9b-11” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

Spacing8–9 in

“Spacing: 12 inches” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

Pestsslugs, snails, mites, scale insects, fungal root rot, orchid thrips, spider mites

“Common Pests Slugs and snails” — How to Grow Calochilus — LizPlants

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