Diuris maculata

[Andrew]

Diuris muculata is one of the tuberous terrestrial orchids from the eastern states of Australia. They flower reliably and aren't too difficult to grow but they can be a little slow to multiply. They respond to the same cultivation methods used for most other Australian terrestrials.


Diuris maculata



If you can't make out the flowers, here's a closeup.

[tuvoc]

Very nice!

Kim

[Tindomul]

It is really cool looking! I got to say I love it, and thanks for the information.

[RosieC]

Really cute little flowers!

[Triffid]

Love these flowers!
Must ask what sort of size is this plant?

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Triffid

Love these flowers!
Must ask what sort of size is this plant?

It's a smallish plant. The flowers are about 2cm across and the flower stem is about 30cm high. Each plant has two grass-like leaves about 20cm long.

[Duane McDowell]

Awesome! I've just potted up my first Pterostylis. Hopefully they'll do as well as your Diuris...

[Triffid]

Thanks for the info Andrew!

[calvin_orchidL]

What I'd give to be able to grow some of these terrestrials...thanks for sharing!

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Duane McDowell

Awesome! I've just potted up my first Pterostylis. Hopefully they'll do as well as your Diuris...

Good luck with them. They're excellent beginner plants. They comparatively forgiving and, when you iron out the cultural bugs, they're extremely rewarding. I first started out growing terrestrials with a pot of Pterostylis curta x nutans. Since that pot, I have acquired much more challenging, showier and desireable terrestrial species but this plant still remains a sentimental favourite.