Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calochilus

Species:

Calochilus pulchellus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

green, red, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from underground tubers after fire. Benefits from periodic low-intensity burns that reduce competing vegetation.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Terrestrial orchid requiring mycorrhizal fungi for germination and growth. Propagation primarily vegetative through tubers.

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