Those Calanthe are lovely. I have one Calanthe vestita and it grows real well for me. I have flowers opening up now and more on the way, along with a new flower spike and a new growth. I find it to be quite easy to grow. I enjoy your past videos and please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thank you so much for sharing this and everything else. Thank you for taking the time to edjucate. I love your videos and am green with envy that you get to do this and live there.
Really enjoying your videos, and of those that I've viewed so far, this one (I love Calanthe spp. and hybrids) and your Bletilla video have been my favorites! Thank you! I stopped growing orchids after over 26 years in the hobby, because most of the plants in my garden have become reservoirs for host generalist insect borne viruses that invariably seem to infect my orchids within a few months to 3 years. Keeping the plants indoors has not prevented this, since tiny leafhoppers that easily pass through window screen to reach fluorescent lights, and our abundant thrips, are effective vectors for these pathogens. So, now I'm limited to viewing orchid videos!
The pots are really beautiful, but also very expensive. I saw a pot this year that was 170 years old and beautifully made. The cost of an antique like that would make your hair curl - many thousands of $US. Thanks for your last comment, I'm blushing...
FANTASTIC video. Thank you so very much for filming this and editing it in such a stunning way. どうもありがとうございました! Do you know any Japanese people with greenhouses? I would be most curious to hear more about that. I know there is less space in places like Tokyo, so I wonder if there are some really great, inspiring alternatives people have come up with! Thanks again! ~Anna
+annaisgrowing Thank you Anna. Japan is by nature a very confined place, not just because there are so many people clustered in relatively small areas, it just seems to be part of their nature to be material minimalists. To have a real greenhouse would either mean you are very rich, or you have a business. Private individuals often grow their plants in shed-like affairs, or under the eves of their houses. Still others grow on their doorsteps, or on tiny balconies. The plants in these shows are grown by various growers who pool their collections each year to create these splendid displays.
makes sense. When I lived in Taiwan, the weather was perfect for growing orchids outside, so people just put their plants on their porches (usually enclosed with bars for hanging laundry). Seems like if you can grow the right kind of orchid in Japan, it will grow wonderfully. Thanks again for putting your time and energy into such wonderful videos. You have my favorite youtube channel!
annaisgrowing Is the orchid blossom in your avatar photo from one of the Yamamoto Dendrobiums? One of the advantages to growing orchids in a heavily urbanized area such as Tokyo is that if you are not near a park or green space, your orchids are much less likely to become infected with insect borne viruses. Plant viruses transmitted by Homopterous insects (aphids, leafhoppers, etc.) are usually non persistent; they remain capable of infection for (generally) but a few hours after the insect contaminates it's feeding stylets by feeding on an infected plant. One thrips borne virus (Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus; this has one of the widest host ranges of any plant virus, and infects everything from ferns to orchids and Tomato plants) actually infects the thrips that spread it; once these insects feed on a plant that is infected with this virus, the virus then infects its' carrier and replicates within its' cells. Thus, infected thrips can and do transmit the virus as long as they live. Thrips are tiny (they can pass through conventional window screen with ease) and fly when adult, but all active stages can be transported by wind, people, and other animals. However, anyone growing thrips free orchid plants in the upper levels of a tall high rise is (hopefully) likely to have few if any thrips blown onto their orchid plants.
Could you do a care video on Calanthe if you know how to grow them? I wish we could find some of those beautiful Calanthe here in United States . Thank you !
+Ellofez I'll try to put one together! I've grown a number of the species and hybrids with mixed success. They do best in pots rather than the open garden, at least here in Japan. The problem is they run into disease problems in the ground, especially bacteria and fungal rot. Another issue with them is virus infection which can be devastating. I'll keep your suggestion in mind - there's just so many different videos to make!
Hi Eva. I've not grown this plant before, but it is a true tropical and so should be kept warm year round. They are said to go dormant and flower in the winter or fall. I would grow them in very bright light (similar to what a Cattleya needs) in a free draining mix of bark and perlite or something similar. Interesting that it is said to grow well in wet conditions, though I don't know what that means when it is dormant since most species prefer to dry out a bit when not in growth. According to this link, it does great when grown in saucers of water. Go figure. www.marblebranchfarms.com/ot036.html Good luck with your plant!
There are a few nurseries in the US that carry Japanese Calanthe such as Plant Delights in NC. You can also source Dendrobium moniliforme from New World Orchids or Ebay. None are exactly cheap though. Glad you enjoyed the video!
A few species are protected outright, for example the famous yellow flowered Cypripedium rebunense, but otherwise it is not "illegal" to collect them provided they are on private land and you have permission. Of course collecting ANY plant on public land I suppose is technically illegal in the sense that you are stealing them. The ones shown in this video are propagated nowadays in the lab, not taken from the wild. That said, just 30 years ago most of the orchids being grown in Japan were indeed wild sourced. BTW, if you are into orchid species rather than hybrids, you are likely to have wild sourced plants in your collection.
Life is for joy, and it seems you found yours. Enjoy all the wonderful plants
Those Calanthe are lovely. I have one Calanthe vestita and it grows real well for me. I have flowers opening up now and more on the way, along with a new flower spike and a new growth. I find it to be quite easy to grow. I enjoy your past videos and please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing this video.
+YiuTing Lee (DimSum) Thanks for watching and I'll do my best to keep these videos coming!
Very interesting video - thanks for sharing. Lovely plants, and well filmed. Plus your garden is one to be envious of!
Thanks Judith. The garden is small, but packed with plants!
Thank you so much for sharing this and everything else. Thank you for taking the time to edjucate. I love your videos and am green with envy that you get to do this and live there.
I'm very happy you enjoy my videos. I've lived here so long now that I forget that I'm in a privileged position. Thanks for reminding me!
VERY INFORMATIVE.. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ORCHID SHOW IN MY AREA.
I'm glad you enjoyed it John. I should have another orchid show video coming out this year, so keep you eyes peeled.
Really enjoying your videos, and of those that I've viewed so far, this one (I love Calanthe spp. and hybrids) and your Bletilla video have been my favorites! Thank you!
I stopped growing orchids after over 26 years in the hobby, because most of the plants in my garden have become reservoirs for host generalist insect borne viruses that invariably seem to infect my orchids within a few months to 3 years. Keeping the plants indoors has not prevented this, since tiny leafhoppers that easily pass through window screen to reach fluorescent lights, and our abundant thrips, are effective vectors for these pathogens. So, now I'm limited to viewing orchid videos!
Yes, I agree this is a serious problem and perhaps unavoidable if you grow them outside. I try not to think about it! Thanks for watching.
exellent video as always. flowers are beautifull . I love the Japanese pots ....and I must say You are good looking man too. I mean it . 😜👍
The pots are really beautiful, but also very expensive. I saw a pot this year that was 170 years old and beautifully made. The cost of an antique like that would make your hair curl - many thousands of $US. Thanks for your last comment, I'm blushing...
Fantastic videos!! Love them....
I wish I had a garden to grow these Calanthes!
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FANTASTIC video. Thank you so very much for filming this and editing it in such a stunning way. どうもありがとうございました! Do you know any Japanese people with greenhouses? I would be most curious to hear more about that. I know there is less space in places like Tokyo, so I wonder if there are some really great, inspiring alternatives people have come up with! Thanks again! ~Anna
+annaisgrowing Thank you Anna. Japan is by nature a very confined place, not just because there are so many people clustered in relatively small areas, it just seems to be part of their nature to be material minimalists. To have a real greenhouse would either mean you are very rich, or you have a business. Private individuals often grow their plants in shed-like affairs, or under the eves of their houses. Still others grow on their doorsteps, or on tiny balconies. The plants in these shows are grown by various growers who pool their collections each year to create these splendid displays.
makes sense. When I lived in Taiwan, the weather was perfect for growing orchids outside, so people just put their plants on their porches (usually enclosed with bars for hanging laundry). Seems like if you can grow the right kind of orchid in Japan, it will grow wonderfully. Thanks again for putting your time and energy into such wonderful videos. You have my favorite youtube channel!
annaisgrowing Is the orchid blossom in your avatar photo from one of the Yamamoto Dendrobiums?
One of the advantages to growing orchids in a heavily urbanized area such as Tokyo is that if you are not near a park or green space, your orchids are much less likely to become infected with insect borne viruses. Plant viruses transmitted by Homopterous insects (aphids, leafhoppers, etc.) are usually non persistent; they remain capable of infection for (generally) but a few hours after the insect contaminates it's feeding stylets by feeding on an infected plant. One thrips borne virus (Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus; this has one of the widest host ranges of any plant virus, and infects everything from ferns to orchids and Tomato plants) actually infects the thrips that spread it; once these insects feed on a plant that is infected with this virus, the virus then infects its' carrier and replicates within its' cells. Thus, infected thrips can and do transmit the virus as long as they live. Thrips are tiny (they can pass through conventional window screen with ease) and fly when adult, but all active stages can be transported by wind, people, and other animals. However, anyone growing thrips free orchid plants in the upper levels of a tall high rise is (hopefully) likely to have few if any thrips blown onto their orchid plants.
Could you do a care video on Calanthe if you know how to grow them? I wish we could find some of those beautiful Calanthe here in United States . Thank you !
+Ellofez I'll try to put one together! I've grown a number of the species and hybrids with mixed success. They do best in pots rather than the open garden, at least here in Japan. The problem is they run into disease problems in the ground, especially bacteria and fungal rot. Another issue with them is virus infection which can be devastating. I'll keep your suggestion in mind - there's just so many different videos to make!
+botanyboy1 Well I will be looking forward to your next videos . Thank you for sharing your wisdom . Happy growing !
I enjoyed this movie. You showed beautiful plants. Do you know how to take care of phiocalanthe kryptonite at home conditions? I live in Ontario. Thx
Hi Eva. I've not grown this plant before, but it is a true tropical and so should be kept warm year round. They are said to go dormant and flower in the winter or fall. I would grow them in very bright light (similar to what a Cattleya needs) in a free draining mix of bark and perlite or something similar. Interesting that it is said to grow well in wet conditions, though I don't know what that means when it is dormant since most species prefer to dry out a bit when not in growth. According to this link, it does great when grown in saucers of water. Go figure. www.marblebranchfarms.com/ot036.html Good luck with your plant!
So informative - love how distinct your descriptions are, are you a botanist? Thanks for making the video
I'm not a botanist, just a man hopelessly in love with plants in general, and most especially obscure orchids. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful! 😄😍🤗🤩
Awesome! How do we get these available in the US?
There are a few nurseries in the US that carry Japanese Calanthe such as Plant Delights in NC. You can also source Dendrobium moniliforme from New World Orchids or Ebay. None are exactly cheap though. Glad you enjoyed the video!
very nice video thank you
+Elizabeth Ninan Thank you for watching!
Nossa eu nem imaginei que calanthes eram tão bonitos‼️‼️‼️
How are your moniliforms mounted? Is it just on a slab?
Sorry for the late response. I have them growing on trees, mounted on tree fern and also in clay pots with sphagnum moss.
Whait, you can collect wild species of orchids in Japan? In Sweden that is illegal.
A few species are protected outright, for example the famous yellow flowered Cypripedium rebunense, but otherwise it is not "illegal" to collect them provided they are on private land and you have permission. Of course collecting ANY plant on public land I suppose is technically illegal in the sense that you are stealing them. The ones shown in this video are propagated nowadays in the lab, not taken from the wild. That said, just 30 years ago most of the orchids being grown in Japan were indeed wild sourced. BTW, if you are into orchid species rather than hybrids, you are likely to have wild sourced plants in your collection.
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