Caladenia exilis

Also known as: The Slim Caladenia or Caladenia exilis ssp. vanleeuwenii Calonemorchis exilis ssp. vanleeuwenii Caladenia exilis ssp. exilis Jonesiopsis exilis ssp. vanleeuwenii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

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

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

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.