Schönorche

Variety

Schönorche

Approved Data

created by Alex&Sempi at 29.11.2025

Features

Growth habit

lifespan: perennial

growth habit: compact

growth habit: upright leaf position

growth habit: herbaceous

leaves: loosely leafed

flower: flowering

leaves: Deciduous

strong leaves

normal growth

warm germination

cross-pollination

growth habit: upright slender

ornamental plant

root type: rhizome

growth habit: slightly arching

wide: 20 - 30 cm

height: 30 - 40 cm

hermaphroditic

growth habit: upright flower stems

simple flower

large flowers

non-woody

no lateral shoot development

Spear shaped leaves

propagation by seeds

propagation by division

leaves slim

perennial

insect pollination

hand pollination

leaves: slightly wavy

Blütenstand: traubenförmig

Blätter: zugespitzt

Blätter: gerillt

Keimung: Lichtkeimer

Blätter: weich/zart

Blüte: duftend schwach

Wuchs: nicht invasiv

Blätter: einfach

Schnitt: nicht erforderlich

Winter variety

Spring variety

leaves: rosulate

growth habit: horst-forming

growth habit: rosette-shaped

early flowering

leaves: evermoist

wide: 60 - 70 cm

late-flowering

height: 60 - 80 cm

large leaves

Blüte: mittelgroß

Geschlechtertyp: einhäusig

Blätter: oval

Blätter: länglich

Wuchs: mittel

Blütenform: lippenförmig

Blüte: kurzlebig

Blütenstand: einzeln, kleine Gruppen

Blütenform: zygomorph (spiegelbildlich)

Lebenszyklus: zieht im Herbst ein

Wuchsform: terrestrisch

Wurzeltyp: Bulben / Pseudobulben

Wuchsform: epiphytisch

entire leaves

Color

striped

multicolor

brown

light green / pale green

creamy

speckled

glossy

medium green

yellow-green

Flower: white

Flower yellow

Flower: orange

Flower: red

Flower: pink

Stem and leaf veins red

Blätter: dunkelgrün

Blüte: grün

Frucht: grün

Farbe: einfarbig

Musterung: verlaufend

Stamm, Stiel: grün

Musterung: fleckig

Oberfläche: schimmernd

Herbstfärbung: gelb

Wurzel: weiß

Wurzel: cremeweiß

Blattrippen: grün

Seeds: white/cream

Herbstfärbung: keine

Samen: beige

Musterung: gepunktet

Herbstfärbung: goldbraun

Location

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

sheltered from the wind

planting: rain-protected

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

biotope: mountain area

Fertilization: single dose of compost

fertilization: humus-enriched

light: light shade.

soil moisture: fresh to moist

soil moisture: moist

Light: Semi-Shade

Fertilization: moderately nutrient-rich

soil moisture: well-drained

biotope: forest

Soil: medium-heavy

Water: regularly

planting: heat protected

Soil: sandy to loamy

fertilization: low-nitrogen

pH value: acidic to neutral (5,5-7)

fertilization: lime-free

Soil: rocky, stony

Soil: loosened

water: no tap water

Planting: rock garden / alpine garden

Planting: edge of wooded areas or beneath trees

Planting: pots, tubs, or boxes

Fertilization: moderate

Water: moderately

Fertilization: low in potassium

Fertilization: low in phosphate

Fertilization: organic

Planting: pond / pond's edge

biotope: rainforest

biotope: stream / pond / shoreline

Heat requirement: moderate

Licht: vor Mittagssonne geschützt

Düngung: flüssig

Good companions: moisture-loving

Nachbarn schlecht: trockenheitsliebend

Good companions: shade tolerant

Nachbarn schlechte: kalkliebend

Nachbarn schlechte: sonnenliebend

Nachbarn schlechte: stark wuchernd

Nachbarn schlechte: hoher nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn gute: mit niedrigen Nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn schlechte: hochwachsend

Nachbarn gute: niedrigwachsend

Gartenstil: Naturgarten

Pflanzung: Rabatte

Pflanzung: Staudenbeet

Herkunft: Neophyt

Boden: flachgründig (0-30)

Fruit shape

elongated

ribbed

capsule

medium-sized

Form: langoval, zylindrisch

smooth, sleek

Resistances

resistant

rust resistant

robust

disease resistant

Little susceptible

hardy with protection

hardy down to -10°C

hardy down to -15°C

Taste

not edible

Toxizität: ungiftig

Season Overview

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1ST YEAR

FROM YEAR 4

Description

Calanthe is a genus of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It is widespread in the tropics of Asia, Africa and Central America. Most species grow terrestrially on the forest floor, some are epiphytes. It is also known as the beautiful orchid because of its beautiful flowers. The genus Calanthe can be divided into two subgenera. The subgenus Calanthe with the type species Calanthe veratrifolia comprises evergreen plants without pseudobulbs. In the subgenus Preptanthe, on the other hand, the plants have storage organs and survive a dry period deciduous. Description All species in this genus form closely spaced shoots, each with limited growth. The shoot axis can be long and cylindrical or compressed and thickened into pseudobulbs. These consist of several internodes and are covered with leaves along their entire length. The leaves are elongated-oval, thin and folded along the numerous protruding veins. The species with pseudobulbs are deciduous, those without a storage organ are evergreen. The erect inflorescence appears laterally from the stem axis or from its base. It is racemose and bears many resupinate flowers. These are usually strikingly pink, white or yellow in color. Bracts, ovary and also the petals can be hairy. The three sepals and the lateral petals are free and not bent together to form a tube. The labellum is two- or four-lobed, with a spur at the base. There is often a warty, fleshy callus or a callus consisting of several keels in the center of the labellum. The column is fused with the labellum at least at the base, but often along its entire length. The stamen is terminal and contains eight waxy pollinia. Distribution The species of the genus Calanthe have a pantropical distribution. The center of diversity is Southeast Asia, with several species also occurring in Africa and Madagascar. One species, Calanthe calanthoides, is widespread in Central America. Many species grow terrestrially in the shade of forests, often at higher altitudes up to 3200 meters. Culture Due to the relatively large, colorful flowers, some species can be found in cultivation. Different requirements are made depending on the origin of the species. For example, the evergreen species require watering all year round, while the deciduous species need a dry dormant period. Calanthe species are often attacked by spider mites, especially in dry, heated air. When the flowers freeze, they turn blue because indigo is produced.

Non hybrid