Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia whiteheadii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tuberous underground organs allow resprouting after fire. Benefits from periodic burning in native jarrah forest habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchids require mycorrhizal fungi for germination and establishment in nature. Extremely difficult to propagate from seed without laboratory symbiotic culture.

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