Caladenia vulgaris

Slender Pink-fingers

See Caladenia carnea from which it has been separated.

SynonymSeparated from Caladenia carnea, Petalochilus vulgaris
FamilyOrchidaceae
StoreyLower storey
Sizeto 35 cm high
Plant groupingOrchids
LeavesLonger leaf to 30 cm which can be longer than the flowering stem.
Flower colourDull pink
Flowering timeNovember to December
Flowers1-2 small flowers to 15 mm wide, seem to self-pollinate.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsWell drained soil in heathy woodlands.
Garden useUse of orchids in gardens is not recommended, unless they already occur naturally, in which case they need to be protected. Removing orchids from the bush usually results in their death and further depletes remaining wild orchid populations.
Commercially availableNever
Conservation statusPoorly known in Victoria with few known populations. Significant within the Shire. Known from 1 collection on Mt. Dandenong. The plant community is uncertain as it is more common in heathland.
Aboriginal Use Food - tuber