Calonemorchis filamentosa Plant Care
Calonemorchis filamentosa (R.Br.) Szlach.
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Caladenia filamentosa, commonly known as daddy-long-legs, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single hairy leaf and up to four, usually dark red flowers with long, drooping lateral sepals and petals.
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
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How do you care for Calonemorchis filamentosa?
Calonemorchis filamentosa grows best in bright indirect to dappled sunlight.
Where Is the Calonemorchis filamentosa Native To?
What Is the Calonemorchis filamentosa?
Calonemorchis filamentosa (Calonemorchis filamentosa) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Calonemorchis genus. Calonemorchis filamentosa is native to eastern Australia.
Calonemorchis filamentosa displays an epiphytic, clumping orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Calonemorchis filamentosa produces small, fragrant blooms in various colors.
What Light Does the Calonemorchis filamentosa Need?
Calonemorchis filamentosa thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Calonemorchis filamentosa 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 Calonemorchis filamentosa?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Calonemorchis filamentosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Calonemorchis filamentosa?
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 Calonemorchis filamentosa?
Calonemorchis filamentosa can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Calonemorchis filamentosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Calonemorchis filamentosa, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Calonemorchis filamentosa?
Calonemorchis filamentosa is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. 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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Calonemorchis filamentosa 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 Calonemorchis genus (family Orchidaceae) — search all Calonemorchis species in the plant lookup.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calonemorchis filamentosa (R.Br.) Szlach., family Orchidaceae (first published in Polish Bot. J. 46: 139 (2001)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Calonemorchis filamentosa, 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.
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