Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia vulgaris var. vulgaris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

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:

Resprouts from underground tubers after fire; flowering often enhanced in post-fire years due to increased light and nutrient availability.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid requiring mycorrhizal association with soil fungi for germination and growth; extremely difficult to propagate from seed without laboratory conditions.

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