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Arachnorchis (Caladenia) Orchids or Spider Orchids, Species and Care |
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Arachnorchis orchids (spider orchids) include species formerly named 'Caladenia'. They are a group of deciduous terrestrial native orchids also referred to as 'mantis orchids' and are characterised by the long filments. Growing from an underground tuber they generally flower in spring after winter rains have prompted them into growth. Like many native Australian Orchids they are found in open heathlands and woodlands. |
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Arachnorchis tensa is the 'rigid spider orchid' or 'greencombe spider orchid' and is found in South Australia through to the plains of Western Victoria. Arachnorchis tentaculata (picture right) is one of the larger f;owering species and is found from south Australia through to Victoria, like all of the species a well drained soil is essential for proper care. Arachnorchis reticulata (veined spider orchid) is another from South Australia and Victoria. Arachnorchis patersonii or 'Cream Spider Orchid' is from Tasmania If you are interested in Arachnorchis species it would be well worth joining the Australian Native Orchid Society, a wealth of information, very interesting flower shows, often with a variety of species foe sale that you may well find nowhere else. |
 Arachnorchis tentaculata |
No Vendors for Arachnorchis orchids at present.
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 Arachnorchis patersonii |
 Arachnorchis polychroma |
 Arachnorchis reticulata |