Calanthe watch

[Linus_Cello]

So on Sunday, I dug out my potted Calanthe from being buried under the leaves for the winter. The C. discolor doesn't appear to have missed a beat. Others are sieboldi, reflexa, and aristulifera (and potted cyps).

Here's a link to the discolor blooming last year: http://www.slippertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33849&page=2

 

[naoki]

Is it the first overwintering for Calanthe other than C. discolor? Hopefully, they will do well!

 

[Linus_Cello]

Is it the first overwintering for Calanthe other than C. discolor? Hopefully, they will do well!

Yes, first overwintering other than discolor. I think the sieboldi did fine too.

 

[NYEric]

Why did you uncover them? Is it that warm in DC already?

 

[Linus_Cello]

Why did you uncover them? Is it that warm in DC already?

Yes, it is warm(ish). They can take light frost (these next two nights get to 30, but it's warmer afterwards)

 

[lazzaret]

beautiful test !
i'm following the same example with calanthe reflexa, and it seems working well.
i have put down the leaf litter for the plant to take sun (good or bad ? to see).
there were two buds and one have been eaten...

 

[NYEric]

That's because you took away the leaf litter! oke:

 

[Linus_Cello]

Calanthe discolor 2017

Will need to repot...

 

[naoki]

Wonderful! C. discolor is a common species in Japan and isn't a colorful one like some of other Calanthe, but it shows subtle and unobtrusive beauty! It appeals to my Japanese aesthetic. Compared to the photo of 2014, it became huge! Nice growing!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Well I'd say you proved that C. discolor is viable in your climate! How about the C. sieboldii?

 

[Linus_Cello]

Well I'd say you proved that C. discolor is viable in your climate! How about the C. sieboldii?

Poor flowering last year. Hopefully will bloom in a few weeks.

 

[Linus_Cello]

Discolor is starting to bloom. But I'm more excited about the sieboldi spiking (hopefully can post a pic in a few days).

 

[NYEric]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I wonder if they could take the heat of Chesapeake, Va. I planted some reed-stem Epidendrums for my Mom there.

 

[naoki]

Nice! Is C. reflexa doing ok?

 

[Linus_Cello]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I wonder if they could take the heat of Chesapeake, Va. I planted some reed-stem Epidendrums for my Mom there.

I'm sure they can. Zone 6 is their most northern range

 

[Linus_Cello]

Nice! Is C. reflexa doing ok?

I guess ok. I've noticed that with my other Calanthe, they hate being disturbed. Hopefully the reflex a will settle in and bloom in 2-3 years.

 

[Linus_Cello]

Wow, they opened fast:

 

[NYEric]

Nice. But, where are the Paphs and Phrags!? oke:

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Nicely done. What compost do you have them in? How do you fertilize them?

 

[Linus_Cello]

Nicely done. What compost do you have them in? How do you fertilize them?

In a plastic pot with regular dirt. I water/fertilize with dirty fish aquarium water and k-lite. Will put in a larger pot in a few weeks when it's done flowering. M