Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia hirta subsp. hirta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from underground tubers following fire. Often flowers prolifically in first post-fire season in response to ash-bed conditions and increased light.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid requiring mycorrhizal association for germination and growth. Seed germination extremely difficult without symbiotic fungi.

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