Calanthe triplicata - Garden orchid
Calanthe triplicata - Garden orchid
Calanthe triplicata - Garden orchid
Calanthe triplicata - Garden orchid
Calanthe triplicata - Garden orchid
Calanthe triplicata - Garden orchid
Calanthe triplicata
Garden orchid
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Description
Calanthe triplicata is a rare terrestrial orchid with vigorous growth. It is a non-hardy, fragrant plant, with a flowering stem composed of numerous refined small flowers with pure white sepals and petals in summer, during hot weather. Its long green leaves form beautiful clumps. It should be grown in bright shade, in thick humus, and protected during winter.
This terrestrial orchid is native to Southeast Asia, Eastern Australia, and islands in the Western Pacific (South China, India, Australia, New Guinea, Pacific Islands). This plant grows from fleshy, green pseudo-bulbs tightly packed around a rhizome, vaguely resembling the body of a shrimp. It produces 4 to 5 straight stems, 80cm (32in) in height, covered with magnificent small white to pale pink flowers from July to August. Each stem carries a maximum of 40 flowers, 5cm (2in) in diameter. The flower consists of 3 sepals and 3 petals, one of which is very different, called the labellum (lip). It is often this floral part that is astonishing in orchids. The labellum of Calanthe triplicata is elongated, curved downwards, and formed by 4 divergent lobes. The evergreen, dark green, leaves are nicely pleated, and measure up to 60cm (24in) in length and 12cm (5in) in width. Each clump is formed by 4 to 10 leaves.
In nature, this orchid of cool undergrowth likes acidic soils, rich in humus, and cool in summer, occasionally even saturated with water. It likes warmth, protected and bright locations, but never direct sunlight. This orchid, which is quite easy to grow in our climates, should be stored in a cold greenhouse during winter. The "rhizomatous" crown will slowly produce suckers until it forms beautiful clumps; expect to wait at least 3 years to obtain 4-5 inflorescences. An exceptional plant for experienced gardeners. Plant Calanthe triplicata in a protected location, sheltered from the scorching sun, on the terrace or even near ponds, alongside arisaemas, ferns, or hostas.
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Calanthe
triplicata
Orchidaceae
Garden orchid
Southeast Asia
Planting and care
Calanthe triplicata likes sheltered environments, soils rich in humus, light and occasionally moist. The soil should never dry out in summer but, conversely, should never be waterlogged in winter. Cultivation in pots or containers is the only option to consider in our climates, in a mixture of 60% ericaceous soil, 20% horticultural compost, 20% coarse sand. Terrestrial calanthes are quite demanding plants during the growing season: a weekly application of geranium-type fertilizer at half strength from mid-May to mid-September will be beneficial. In high winter humidity, the rootstock will rot. Plant it in partial shade, at the edge of large trees, with west being the best exposure.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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