Caladenia atrochila

Also known as: The Dark Lip Caladenia or Petalochilus atrochilus in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Dark Lip Caladenia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at low 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.