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Calanthe species

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Mar 14, 2010.

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  1. Mar 14, 2010 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is a decidous Calanthe species purchased from Han Hermans as Calanthe cardioglossa. No surprise it isn't C cardioglossa, but I don't know what it is. Flower is about 2.25" wide.
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  2. Mar 14, 2010 #2
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    That is an amazing colour, Marni...hope someone can identify it
     
  3. Mar 14, 2010 #3
    Kitty

    Kitty AKA\Debby

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    Calanthe

    Hope your not too disapointed the color is lovely:)
     
  4. Mar 14, 2010 #4
    Marni

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    I agree, it is a wonderful color. It would have had more flowers, but I splashed it with water and lost them.
     
  5. Mar 14, 2010 #5
    Sue

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    I've got one that's very very similar, and I'd bet this is the same species: Calanthe rosea.
     
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    Marni

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    Thanks, Sue, I looked that up and I agree. Now I just have to learn to grow it better.
     
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    Sue

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    Marni

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    Great information, thanks for the link.
     
  9. Jul 12, 2011 #9
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Such an unexpected shape for a Calanthe
     
  10. Jan 26, 2014 #10
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    I think you have a Calanthe rosea hybrid, but with what I am not sure. Could it be with cardioglossa?
     
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    Marni

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    Thanks for the input, Brett. I'll have to check in to it. I'm not sure that it isn't C rosea, but if not, I don't think cardioglossa is involved since it has a distinctly lobed lip.