Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calochilus

Species:

Calochilus uliginosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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:

Terrestrial tuber survives low-intensity fires and may show increased flowering post-fire in heathland habitats. Benefits from periodic disturbance that reduces competing vegetation.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seed requires mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis for germination. Propagation typically done through symbiotic or asymbiotic tissue culture methods.

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