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Calanthe biloba is a species of orchid from the genus Calanthe.
Description[]
Plant blooms from fall to winter with many 3.5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in China, Nepal, Sikkim, Burma and Thailand at elevations of 1000 to 2800 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 Two Lobed Calanthe
Synonyms[]
- Alismorchis biloba (Lindl.) Kuntze 1891
- Calanthe biloba var. diptera Hook.f. 1890
- Calanthe biloba var. obtusata C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. 1874