Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia oreophila

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Australian terrestrial orchids, plants can resprout from underground tubers following fire disturbance in eucalypt woodland habitats.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Caladenia orchids have specialized mycorrhizal requirements and are extremely difficult to germinate and cultivate outside their natural habitat.

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