Calanthe graciliflora Hayata

Calanthe graciliflora Hayata, J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(Art. 1): 329 (1911).

Calanthe graciliflora Hayata, Photos by Américo Pereira

its native range is S. China, N. Taiwan

Synonym:

Calanthe graciliflora f. jiangxiensis Bo Li, L.J.Kong & Bo Yun Yang

Calanthe graciliflora var. xuefengensis Z.H.Tsi

Calanthe hamata Hand.-Mazz.

English name:

The Graceful Flowered Calanthe

Chinese name:

钩距虾脊兰 gou ju xia ji lan

Flower Size:

2.0 cm.

Distribution:

China South-Central, China Southeast, Taiwan.

Ecological:

Shaded and damp places in forests, streamsides, along valleys; 600-2400 m.

Culture:

Plants grow in various temperatures depending on their habitat location. They require moderate light to shady conditions. When potting Calanthe plants, the pseudobulbs must be half buried into the potting media. Plants can be potted in 40% soil, 40% dry bark and 20% perlite or another humus rich soil mixture. Plants that are evergreen can be watered regularly. Deciduous plants should be with consistent moisture during spring and summer when there is new growth. As leaves begin to yellow reduce watering to allow the plants to dry between waterings. During winter with hold watering and keep the plant humid