Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Flower of the Day - Rock Lily or Rock Orchid

Flower of the Day - Rock Lily (Dendrobium speciosum)

Rock Lily are Australian mini orchids that grow in tropical and temperate climates. This one, Dendrobium specious grows on the branches of trees or rocks and obtains nutrients from decaying material around its roots.  It does not grow well when planted in soil, as the root stytem is not adapted to constant moisture.  Each of the mini flowers are about 3cm (1.5 inches) across.

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