Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia moschata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, pollinating insects

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Australian terrestrial orchids, populations often increase following fire which reduces competition and may stimulate tuber growth.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid requiring mycorrhizal fungi for germination; extremely difficult to propagate from seed without specialized laboratory techniques.

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