Chinese Crown Orchid
NameChinese Crown Orchid
Species NameCalanthe discolor
Common NameChinese Crown Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container Typenone visible
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typenot visible
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive white labellum with purple-pink markings, multiple blooms on a single stem.
Description
This image features a cluster of Chinese Crown Orchid (Calanthe discolor) flowers on a slender stem. The individual blooms display brownish-green sepals and petals, contrasting with a striking white labellum intricately marked with purple-pink veins. An unopened bud is also visible, indicating ongoing bloom. Note: This is an orchid, not a bonsai, so bonsai-specific fields are filled with best-effort interpretations or 'not applicable' where strictly impossible.
