Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage. Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy but do not let the soil dry out completely.
Callianthe amoena is a tender perennial producing vibrant pink to reddish-purple flowers, often with a white throat. Native to Brazil, it thrives in warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light; avoid direct, harsh sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C during the day; cooler at night.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted orchid fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage. Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy but do not let the soil dry out completely.
Prune after flowering to shape the plant and remove spent blooms. Trim back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged foliage at any time of the year to maintain plant health.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and in bright, indirect light until roots form.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for orchids. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Callianthe |
| Species | Callianthe amoena |
Similar in genus Callianthe
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
