Calanthe sylvatica 'Wacousta'

[SlipperFan]

I didn't take this plant outside this Spring because it already had a spike forming. What is unusual in this blooming is the lower "branch" -- it's never done this before.

I'm including a photo of the whole plant for those who'd like to see it.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

What a lovely color. Really special blooms. :clap:

 

[JeanLux]

those blooms are really cool!!! does the plant not get too big? Jean

 

[biothanasis]

Very nice!!!

 

[SlipperFan]

those blooms are really cool!!! does the plant not get too big? Jean

Not yet! It doesn't take up any more room than a big multifloral.oke:

 

[Jorch]

Love the color on this one! The flowers also look quite different from the other Calanthes?

 

[SlipperFan]

Love the color on this one! The flowers also look quite different from the other Calanthes?

Quite a bit different, actually. Plant is different, also -- not deciduous, and it doesn't have the pseudobulbs of regular Calanthes.

 

[NYEric]

Interesting! Thanx for sharing.

 

[Pete]

nice one dot. i had one that got huge and a bit unruly! it would have 4 and 5 spikes with maybe 1 or 2 little branches kindof like that.. i think its outside now!

 

[Bolero]

Beautifully grown plant, I don't think I've seen anything like it.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[etex]

Very unique blooms- lovely blooms and beautifully photographed!!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Nice plant Dot and well photographed. Many Calanthe are evergreen and the pseudobulbs are small and subterranean - all of the Japanese natives are that way in fact. The deciduous species of southern Asia are a completely different group and in my opinion the two should be separated into their own genera.

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice plant Dot and well photographed. Many Calanthe are evergreen and the pseudobulbs are small and subterranean - all of the Japanese natives are that way in fact. The deciduous species of southern Asia are a completely different group and in my opinion the two should be separated into their own genera.

I did not know that, Tom. I will have to do some research on the Japanese natives. I thought mine was a unique species among the deciduous genera -- shows my ignorance. As there are more like mine, I would certainly tend to agree they should be in their own genera.

Where's the nearest taxonomist?.......

 

[Kevin]

Nice plant Dot and well photographed. Many Calanthe are evergreen and the pseudobulbs are small and subterranean - all of the Japanese natives are that way in fact. The deciduous species of southern Asia are a completely different group and in my opinion the two should be separated into their own genera.

I completely agree.

 

[tocarmar]

Dot,
very nice!! It looks just like mine, except the branch part!!

 

[SlipperFan]

Thanks Tom. I was hoping you'd see this.

 

[toddybear]

I've never seen this species before...nice one!