Overview

Caladenia dilatata is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Caladenia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Caladenia dilatata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Caladenia dilatata, commonly known as the green-comb spider-orchid and as koolin by Aboriginal people of the Coranderrk area, is species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae and is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single leaf and a single yellowish-green flower with reddish stripes and occurs in Victoria South Australia and Tasmania.

About the genus

Caladenia, commonly known as spider orchids, is a genus of 350 species of plants in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Spider orchids are terrestrial herbs with a single hairy leaf and a hairy stem. The labellum is fringed or toothed in most species and there are small projections called calli on the labellum.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Caladenia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Caladenia dilatata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Caladenia dilatata

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions