Caladenia ensigera
Also known as: The Large Bayonet Spider Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Large Bayonet Spider Orchid is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Altitude
600 - 800 m
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2500
Flower Size
5 - 6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect leaf
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Winter
- IsFragrant
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.
