Chiloglottis formicifera

Chiloglottis formicifera

Native to:
Australia | New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Chiloglottis
Species:
Chiloglottis formicifera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
green, brown, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination in nature; symbiotic germination or asymbiotic flask culture necessary.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch