Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calochilus

Species:

Calochilus therophilus

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 pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Terrestrial orchid that regrows from underground tubers following fire disturbance; benefits from post-fire reduction in competition and increased light availability.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination; propagation typically done through symbiotic or asymbiotic culture techniques in specialized conditions.

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