Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia caesarea subsp. maritima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Australian orchids in fire-prone heathlands, tubers can survive low-intensity fires and may show increased flowering post-burn due to reduced competition.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid propagation is highly specialized, requiring mycorrhizal fungal associations for successful germination and establishment in cultivation.

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