Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia peisleyi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, thynnid wasps

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Australian terrestrial orchids, responds positively to fire disturbance which can stimulate flowering in subsequent seasons.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Requires mycorrhizal association for germination and growth; extremely difficult to cultivate from seed without symbiotic fungus.

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