Caladenia

Genus

Also called Orchid

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Caladenia — Photo: KeresH · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Fact sheet

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Typeterrestrial orchids

“Caladenia is a genus of terrestrial orchids native to Australia and New Zealand” — How to Grow Caladenia (Fairy Orchid) — LizPlants

Days to maturity3–4 years

“Days to maturity: 3-5 years from seed to flowering (highly variable)” — How to Grow Caladenia (Caladenia spp.) — LizPlants

LightBright, indirect light; dappled shade to 50% filtered light ideal

“Sun: Bright, indirect light; dappled shade to 50% filtered light ideal” — How to Grow Caladenia (Caladenia spp.) — LizPlants

WaterModerate moisture during growth; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce water significantly during dormancy (summer); requires good air circulation

“Water: Moderate moisture during growth; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings” — How to Grow Caladenia (Caladenia spp.) — LizPlants

Hardiness zones9b-11

“Thrives in zones 9b-11” — How to Grow Caladenia (Caladenia spp.) — LizPlants

Spacing6–12 in

“Spacing: 6-12 inches between tubers in community pots inches” — How to Grow Caladenia (Caladenia spp.) — LizPlants

Pestsspider mites, mealybugs, slugs, snails, fungal rot

“Common Pests: Spider mites (Tetranychus species), Mealybugs (Pseudococcus species), Slugs and snails” — How to Grow Caladenia (Fairy Orchid) — LizPlants

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Where this comes from

Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian