Overview

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

About

Caladenia sericea is a clump-forming orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Caladenia in the Orchidaceae family. It features deciduous foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H5. It is primarily grown for ornamental purposes and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through seed or division.

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 sericea size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Caladenia sericea

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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