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Calanthe veritifolia
The "Christmas Lily." Calanthe triplicata is another winter bloomer. It blooms all during the Christmas season beginning its flowery show in late November and continues on through the end of January. Calanthe triplicata was once called Calanthe veritifolia. If you own a plant that was grown or collected before the middle of the 1960's there is a good chance that the name on the tag will be Calanthe veritifolia. This is a very large orchid with pleated leaves which can reach up to 90 cm tall and 18 cm wide. Calanthe triplicata produces beautiful white 3 cm flowers. These flowers cover the inflorescence, which towers over a meter high above the plant.
Many first believed this was a terrestrial orchid, but in fact it is not a true terrestrial. It naturally grows in the shaded areas of the forest in the leaf mold and humus that collects under the trees. Although it appears to be growing in the soil like a normal plant, the roots do not penetrate the ground very far. It grows along the top of the surface just under the leaves and debris that cover the ground.
They love cool moist conditions and are really quite easy to grow. Plant them in the shady moist area of your garden and provide them with plenty of room to spread their roots. You may also plant them in a large, shallow pot with soil that is rich in humus.
Many first believed this was a terrestrial orchid, but in fact it is not a true terrestrial. It naturally grows in the shaded areas of the forest in the leaf mold and humus that collects under the trees. Although it appears to be growing in the soil like a normal plant, the roots do not penetrate the ground very far. It grows along the top of the surface just under the leaves and debris that cover the ground.
They love cool moist conditions and are really quite easy to grow. Plant them in the shady moist area of your garden and provide them with plenty of room to spread their roots. You may also plant them in a large, shallow pot with soil that is rich in humus.
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