Water
Keep the potting mix consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Calanthe rosea is a terrestrial orchid species known for its vibrant pink to rose-colored flowers, typically blooming in spring to early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun. Avoid intense direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Keep consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions, allow slight drying between waterings in dormancy.
Well-draining orchid mix
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Ideal daytime temperatures are 20-25°C, with a slight drop to 15-18°C at night. Protect from frost.
Moderate feeding during growth
50% intensity
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted, stop in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the potting mix consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower spikes and any yellowing or dead leaves as they appear. This helps maintain the plant's appearance and directs energy towards new growth. Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission.
Division is the most common method. Carefully divide overgrown clumps during repotting in spring, ensuring each division has at least three pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Pot individual divisions into suitable orchid mix.
Repot Calanthe rosea every two to three years, or when the potting mix begins to break down. The best time to repot is after flowering and before new growth emerges, usually in spring.
Use a well-draining orchid bark or sphagnum moss mix.
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Where Calanthe Rosea (Calanthe rosea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Calanthe |
| Species | Calanthe rosea |
Similar in genus Calanthe
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