Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella Plant Care
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella A.P.Br. & G.Brockman
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Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella, commonly known as the clumped spider orchid, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
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How do you care for Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella?
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella grows best in bright indirect to dappled sunlight.
Where Is the Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella Native To?
What Is the Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella?
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella (Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Caladenia genus. Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella displays a terrestrial, tuberous growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella produces colorful, intricate orchid flowers with unique shapes and patterns.
What Light Does the Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella Need?
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark chips and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella?
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella can be propagated through division, seed sowing. Similar propagation techniques also apply to winged spider orchid plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella?
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Caladenia genus — compare its care with other Caladenia species on PlantoScan.
Caladenia is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Other Caladenia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella A.P.Br. & G.Brockman, family Orchidaceae (first published in Nuytsia 25: 74 (2015)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Caladenia denticulata subsp. rubella, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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