Caladenia marginata

Also known as: The Rimmed Caladenia or Caladenia paniculata Caladenia ochreata Caladenia latifolia var. angustifolia Caladenia purdieana Caladeniastrum marginatum Caladenia latifolia var. glandula Caladenia marginata var. ochreata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Rimmed Caladenia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the papillae on the lip apex.

Flower Size

2 - 2.5 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

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.