Calanthe vestita
Clothed orchid
Also known as Calanthe orchid
- Height × spread
- 0.6m × 0.8m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 10C & above (RHS H1b)
- Flowers
- Winter
Availability
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About this plant
An orchid that grows as a terrestrial, i.e. within the earth in the limestone forests of South East Asia and Myanmar. The flowers are held on a long green flowering stalk. The blooms are coloured in white or pink shades. They are elegant and unusual. Give them a good rich orchid compost. Water when in growth but allow to dry after flowering is finished. They should then be repotted. Start to re water as they come back into growth.
- Flower colour
- Pink, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Column
- Height
- 0.6m
- Spread
- 0.8m
- Season of interest
- Winter
- Flowers in
- Winter
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Indoors, Exotic garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 10C & above (RHS H1b)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Indoor light
- A light position not direct sun
- Indoor temperature
- 10C minimum temperature
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Feed with orchid feed
Using a standard orchid feed, apply it at half strength every second watering while the plant is in growth.
Spring-Winter · Indoors
Keep dry during dormancy
The plant should be regularly watered from the start of its growth period during spring until it declines and enters its rest period, when it should be kept completely dry. Do not splash the foliage when watering this plant.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Feed with orchid feed
Using a standard orchid feed, apply it at half strength every second watering while the plant is in growth.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Indoor temperature · Planting
10C minimum temperature
This plant requires a minimum temperature of 10 Centigrade.
Indoor plant · Planting
Position in indirect light indoors
Give the plant a position that is cool and light, and away from direct sunshine.
Compost · Planting
Orchid compost for repotting
Use orchid compost designed for plants that are terrestrial, i.e. they grow in earth.
You can create your own using a mixture that includes equal measures of a coarse peat and grit with ten percent perliite and charcoal. Opinions vary on 'recipes' and if your interest develops, you can research the views of specialist growers.