Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia leptochila subsp. dentata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, flies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Geophyte with underground tuber that allows resprouting after fire. Benefits from periodic burning in native habitat which reduces competition and promotes flowering.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid requiring specific mycorrhizal associations for germination and growth. Seeds extremely fine, require symbiotic fungi for successful establishment.

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