The first of my Pterostylis species, P. robusta, opened its first flower today. This one I obtained as a member of the Australian Native Orchid Society (Victoria group), which operates a tuber bank for members. I was curious to see if this and other species would grow and flower with such a mild winter here in Queensland. So far, almost all species I have emerged in June and July, and many are multiplying notably, but not all will bloom. I suspect some are too young to bloom (small tubers), so maybe next year I will have more species in flower.
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| Pterostylis robusta with non-flowering growth in the background |
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| Pterostylis robusta side profile |
