Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia caesarea subsp. caesarea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, fungal associations

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Many Western Australian terrestrial orchids show increased flowering after fire, with plants resprouting from underground tubers.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid requiring mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis for germination and establishment. Seed germination typically requires sterile culture or natural fungal presence.

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