This orchid has had a confusing history. Originally classified as Caladenia deformis, it was then placed into the then new genus Cyanicula with a number of other orchids that were also originally in Caladenia. Recently, new research including DNA work has resulted in this orchid being placed in a genus of its own. It is very common and widespread across the south west. One of its favoured habitats is on and around granite outcrops.
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis1-180x126.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis2-180x126.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis3-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis4-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis5-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis6-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis7-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/Cyanicula/deformis8-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deformis9-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deformis10-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/deformis11-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/deformis12-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deformis13-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deformis14-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis - Blue Fairy Orchid
This orchid is a hybrid between the Blue Fairy Orchid and the Sugar Orchid,
Ericksonella saccharata. Found in an area where both parents were common. The flowers look like Blue Fairy flowers from a distance, but there are distinct differences in the labellum, where the Sugar Orchid influences are apparent.
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pheladeniahybrid1-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis x Ericksonella saccharata - Sugar Fairy Orchid
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pheladeniahybrid2-180x126.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis x Ericksonella saccharata - Sugar Fairy Orchid
![](http://chookman.id.au/wp_orchids/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pheladeniahybrid3-126x180.jpg)
Pheladenia deformis x Ericksonella saccharata - Sugar Fairy Orchid