Cyanicula cultivation

[Stasisgate]

Hey folks,

I've been browsing the internet as usual and came across these wonderful blue orchids called Cyanicula. of couse I want to get one (or two or three ) for my collection but first I need to find out how these things grow. All I know is that they need cold.

Can anyone help me with this?

This is a link of some of the species from Australia:
Cyanicula Pictures

thanx

[Dorothy]

I found this -
Cyanicula carerulea Blue Caladenia
Cyanicula - It has been reclassified as Pheladenia
Scroll all the way down this IOSPE webpage to Cyanicula and click on any of the species for info on their culture - Jay's Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia - Co
Here is Cyanicula caerulea from the IOSPE- IOSPE PHOTOS

[kavanaru]

check this links, and look for Caladenia info, as it was the previous name of this genus. They are, however, supposed to be very difficult to grow:

Australian orchids...
Australia's Native Orchids

[Andrew]

To clarify a point made by Dorothy, only Cyanicula deformis has been moved into Pheladenia. The rest of the species are still Cyanicula.

These are not easy orchids to grow and maintain. They are somewhat fungal dependant and also rot easily if overwatered. Grow them as for the harder to grow types of Caladenia. They have a warm dry summer dormancy and a cool, damp growing period. They they require a very free draining temperate terrestrial mix - most mixes are composed of sand, soil and organic matter.

They are generally difficult to source within Australia let alone the rest of the world. Maybe try Western Orchid Laboratories in South Australia for flasks. Be aware that the Caladenia alliance are generally hard to deflask.

[Grandma M]

WOW

I love anything blue. - - Marilyn

[Andrew]

Realistically, as far as Australian orchids are concerned, the blue Thelymitra species are probably a better choice for blue orchids. They are easier to grow and easier to source than Cyanicula. They also survive well out of flask. Of course, if you want something 'blue' and easy to grow try something like Vanda coerulea.

[Stasisgate]

wow...thanx for the info! I did hear that cyaniculas are difficult to grow. Well i guess the thelymitra might be a better choice...but they got some pretty blue blues.