Calanthe vestitia – 365 days of orchids – day 1139


The species was loved by the Victorians as it flowered with no leaves and so was tolerant of being brought into dry conditions in the parlour.
We grow plants in pots and repot every year as new growth commences though we are careful not to water too heavily until plants new growths are well established. We have found the species easy to raise from seed.
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