Caladenia cristata
Also known as: The Comb Bearing Caladenia in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Comb Bearing Caladenia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
150 - 250 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Substrate(s)
- Sand
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.
