Caladenia necrophylla

Also known as: The Dead Leafed Caladenia in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Dead Leafed Caladenia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the dead leaves at time of blooming.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

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.