Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calochilus

Species:

Calochilus stramenicola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

green, brown, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native orchid pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

This species occurs in fire-prone heathlands and typically flowers prolifically following fire events. Resprouts from underground tubers.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Australian terrestrial orchids require mycorrhizal association for germination and are extremely difficult to propagate from seed in cultivation.

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