About Calanthe discolor Lindl.
The pseudobulb of Calanthe discolor Lindl. is roughly 2 centimeters in both length and diameter, and old pseudobulbs can persist near the soil surface for more than ten years. The species' Japanese name refers to the shrimp-like appearance of its pseudobulb. New shoots emerge in autumn, growing a small amount before going into winter dormancy. The plant usually produces 2 to 3 thin leaves of variable shape, each marked with five longitudinal veins and attached to a slender petiole. The above-ground plant structure stays intact through multiple years of winter dormancy. In spring, the plant produces a 30 to 40 centimeter tall flower stalk that holds 2 to 3 bracts, with numerous flowers born above the midpoint of the stalk. The flowers open horizontally, with distinctive specialized features on the labellum. The flowering period of Calanthe discolor Lindl. falls between April and May.
