Caladenia alpina

Also known as: The Alpine Caladenia in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Australia New Zealand

General Information

The Alpine Caladenia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Australia and New Zealand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.