Calanthe argenteostriata

Calanthe argenteostriata is a species of orchid from the genus Calanthe.

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with around ten to fifteen flowers.

Distribution

Plant is found growing on limestone slopes in Southeastern China and Vietnam at elevations of 100 to 1600 meters

Culture

Plants grows in intermediate to warm temperatures with shade. 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 should be watered regularly.

Naming

Common Names: The Silvery Striped Calanthe