Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia longicauda subsp. australora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, fungus gnats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Orchid tubers survive low-intensity fires and often flower prolifically in post-fire seasons due to reduced competition and increased light.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Requires mycorrhizal association with specific fungal partners for germination and growth. Seed germination extremely difficult in cultivation.

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